FL S1868

Prohibits knowingly and willfully attempting to obtain, obtaining, or disclosing privileged communications or protected information from crime stoppers organizations, making violation a third-degree felony.

Exempts employees, board members, and volunteers of crime stoppers organizations acting within the scope of their duties from criminal liability for disclosure.

Provides civil immunity from damages for persons who receive, forward, or act on privileged communications in the course of their duties, unless the act or omission was intentional or grossly negligent.

Restricts use of privileged communications from anonymous sources to crime stoppers organizations by prohibiting them from being used to establish probable cause for arrest or search warrants, or being admissible in court proceedings.

Takes effect October 1, 2021.