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FL H7015
Bill
Status
Passed
5/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Government Operations Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Removes the scheduled October 2, 2022 repeal date for the public records exemption that protects the personal identifying information of witnesses to murder, making the exemption permanent
- Maintains the existing confidential and exempt status of criminal intelligence or criminal investigative information revealing a murder witness's personal identifying information for 2 years after the date the murder was observed
- Permits criminal justice agencies to disclose protected witness information in four circumstances: furtherance of official duties, locating a missing or endangered witness, sharing with another governmental agency for official purposes, or providing to parties in a pending criminal prosecution as required by law
- Amends section 119.071, Florida Statutes, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act review process
- Takes effect October 1, 2022
Legislative Description
OGSR/Identity of a Witness to Murder
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-88
5/4/2022
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/25/2022
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/13/2022
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