Bill > H7019

This bill extends a public records exemption for certain information held by the Florida Department of Military Affairs, specifically information that is stored in, transmitted through, or pertains to the United States Department of Defense (DoD). This exemption, which is part of the Open Government Sunset Review Act, prevents this sensitive information from being publicly disclosed under Florida's public records law, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The bill changes the scheduled repeal date of this exemption from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031, meaning the exemption will remain in effect for an additional five years unless the Legislature intervenes. The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires that such exemptions be periodically reviewed to ensure they are still necessary.

Government Affairs

Government Operations Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7019