FL S1916

Exempts complaints, referrals, and reports alleging sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, along with related records held by agencies, from public records disclosure until the agency determines it will not investigate, takes disciplinary action and ends the matter, or makes a probable cause finding.

Requires that personal identifying information of alleged victims of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct remain permanently confidential and exempt from disclosure, even after the general exemption expires, and may only be disclosed to other governmental entities, parties to the allegation, or their attorneys.

Exempts portions of public meetings that would reveal records involving allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct from open meetings requirements under the same conditions as the public records exemption.

Prohibits disclosure of alleged victim identity or identifying information in any open proceeding conducted by the Commission on Ethics, local ethics commissions, or investigatory processes open to the public.

All exemptions created by this act are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will expire on October 2, 2023, unless the Legislature reenacts them.