FL H7019

Expands public records exemption to make confidential all information in videotaped statements of minors alleged to be or who are victims of sexual battery, lewd acts, or other sexual misconduct under specified Florida statutes, including the minor's face, identity, contact information, and personal assets.

Prohibits public employees or officers from willfully and knowingly disclosing videotaped information revealing a minor victim's identity except to persons assisting in investigation or prosecution, the defendant, defendant's attorney, or court-specified individuals; violation is a first-degree misdemeanor.

Authorizes governmental agencies authorized by law to access such videotaped statements in furtherance of their statutory duties, notwithstanding the confidentiality exemption.

Makes the exemption subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and sets automatic repeal date of October 2, 2023, unless the Legislature reenacts it.

Declares the exemption a public necessity to protect minor sexual abuse victims from trauma, humiliation, and revictimization that could result from public viewing or publicizing of their statements.