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FL S1916

FL S1916
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Introduced
02/02/2018
In Committee
02/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting the disclosure of the personal identifying information of an alleged victim of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, or information that could assist an individual in determining the identity of such alleged victim, in any portion of a proceeding conducted by the Commission on Ethics, a commission on ethics and public trust, or a county or a municipality that has established a local investigatory process which is open to the public; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing statements of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the disclosure of the personal identifying information of an alleged victim of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, or any information that could assist in determining the identity of such alleged victim, in any portion of a proceeding or meeting conducted by the Commission on Ethics, a commission on ethics and public trust, or a local government investigatory process that is open to the public. The bill also makes complaints, referrals, and records related to allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct confidential and exempt from public records disclosure until certain conditions are met, such as the agency determining it will not investigate the allegation or making a finding as to probable cause. These provisions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2023, unless reviewed and saved from repeal by the Legislature.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (on 03/10/2018)

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