FL S1356

Creates exemption from public records disclosure for criminal history records automatically expunged upon restoration of civil rights, making them confidential and inaccessible except to criminal justice agencies for official purposes or by court order.

Allows criminal justice agencies to retain notation indicating compliance with an expunction despite the confidentiality requirement.

Establishes sunset review date of October 2, 2020, requiring legislative reenactment to prevent automatic repeal under the Open Government Sunset Review Act.

Declares public necessity finding that expunged records must remain confidential to allow persons with restored civil rights to obtain employment and reenter society without barriers from accessible criminal history.

Takes effect contingent upon passage and enactment of related Senate Bill (number unspecified) in same legislative session.