FL S0886

Exempts petitions for involuntary assessment and stabilization, court orders, and related records from public disclosure under Florida's public records laws when filed in substance abuse cases.

Prohibits clerks of court from publishing personal identifying information of substance abuse impaired persons on court dockets or in publicly accessible files.

Authorizes disclosure of confidential records to parties involved in the case (petitioner, respondent, attorneys, guardians), treating healthcare providers, and state agencies (Department of Children and Families and Department of Corrections) without charge.

Allows disclosure to other persons or entities only upon court order for good cause, requiring the court to weigh the requester's need against potential harm to the respondent.

Applies retroactively to all documents filed before, on, or after July 1, 2017, and is subject to legislative review and automatic repeal on October 2, 2022, unless reenacted.