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FL S1012

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Maria Sachs

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a public records exemption for personal identifying information (name, age, location) of children permanently residing with registered sexual offenders or sexual predators in records held by sheriff's offices, Department of Law Enforcement, and Department of Corrections.

  • Authorizes the sheriff's office, Department of Law Enforcement, and Department of Corrections to share information with each other regarding residences of sexual offenders or predators and reported instances of them permanently residing with children.

  • Exempts the confidential information from public records requirements under Florida Statute 119.07(1) and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution.

  • Subjects the exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and requires legislative reenactment to prevent repeal on October 2, 2017.

  • Finds that disclosure of such information would jeopardize the health and safety of affected children and that potential harm substantially outweighs any minimal public benefit from disclosure.

Legislative Description

Public Records/Personal Identifying Information of Child Residing With Sexual Offender or Sexual Predator

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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