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This bill creates a public records exemption for certain information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for a uterine fibroid research database, meaning this information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws, including the state constitution's provisions on open government. This exemption applies to all records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, and it is deemed a public necessity because the Department of Health needs this confidential medical information, which could include data protected by federal privacy laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), to effectively research and track uterine fibroids while protecting individuals' privacy. The exemption will be reviewed by the Legislature and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless it is renewed.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1515