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FL H7025

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 397.334, F.S. to remove the scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2019 for the public records exemption relating to treatment-based drug court programs
  • Makes permanent the confidentiality exemption for records created during screenings for program participation, substance abuse screenings, behavioral health evaluations, and subsequent treatment status reports
  • Allows disclosure of confidential information only to the participant/person considered for participation (by written request), their legal representative, or other governmental entities for screening and treatment purposes
  • Service provider records pertaining to identity, diagnosis, prognosis, and service provision remain subject to separate disclosure requirements under section 397.501(7)
  • Effective date: October 1, 2019

Legislative Description

OGSR/Treatment-based Drug Court Programs

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-30

5/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/4/2019
State Affairs3/11/2019
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/15/2019

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