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FL H1513
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Autopsy reports of minors (under 18) whose deaths were related to domestic violence are made confidential and exempt from public records requirements under Florida law, with the exemption applied retroactively
- Surviving parents who did not commit the act of domestic violence may view and copy the minor's autopsy report; a court may authorize access to others upon a showing of good cause
- Any viewing, copying, or handling of such autopsy reports must occur under the direct supervision of the custodian of records or their designee
- Surviving parents who did not commit the domestic violence act must receive reasonable notice of any court petitions to view or copy the report and the opportunity to be present and heard at related hearings
- Willful and knowing violation of the confidentiality provisions by a records custodian or violation of a court order under this section is a third-degree felony; the exemption is subject to repeal on October 2, 2027, unless reenacted by the Legislature
Legislative Description
Public Records/Autopsy Reports of Child Victims of Domestic Violence
Last Action
Died in Rules
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/3/2022
Government Operations Subcommittee1/28/2022
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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