FL S0208

Creates a public records exemption making personal identifying information in compassionate and palliative care plans filed with the Clearinghouse for Compassionate and Palliative Care Plans confidential and exempt from disclosure

Authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration or its designee to release confidential information only to verified health care providers, health care facilities, patients, legal guardians, or designated health care surrogates

Requires a verification process to confirm the legitimacy of any request for protected information and the requestor's identity before disclosure

Establishes a sunset date of October 2, 2024, requiring legislative review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act to prevent automatic repeal

Justifies the exemption based on protecting patient privacy, preventing harassment or intimidation of terminally ill patients and their families, and ensuring effective participation in palliative care planning