FL H0649

Creates a public records exemption for investigative or crime scene photographs, images, and video recordings depicting deceased persons, parts of deceased persons, or extreme/severe injuries held by law enforcement agencies

Allows surviving spouses, parents, adult children of deceased persons, or injured persons depicted in the records to view and copy them; designated agents may also access records on their behalf

Permits government entities and state/federal agencies to access restricted records through written request for official duties, while maintaining confidential status

Allows any person to view (but not copy, photograph, or remove) restricted records under direct supervision of the records custodian; courts or agency heads may authorize copying upon showing of good cause

Establishes criminal penalties for violations: first offense is a first-degree misdemeanor, second or subsequent offenses are third-degree felonies

Applies retroactively to all records regardless of creation date and is subject to repeal on October 2, 2015, unless reenacted by the Legislature