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FL S1740
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands public records exemptions for local government-owned utilities to cover cybersecurity threat detection, defense, deterrence, and response plans, including actions taken in response to ransomware attacks or other cyberattacks on information technology or operational technology systems
- Exempts from public disclosure information related to insurance or risk mitigation products for utility IT and operational technology systems, including deductible amounts, coverage limits, and policy terms and conditions
- Exempts information designated as critical energy/electric infrastructure information (CEII) by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the U.S. Department of Energy from public records requirements
- Portions of meetings held by local government-owned utilities that would reveal any of the newly exempted information are also exempt from public meetings requirements, though exempt portions must still be recorded and transcribed
- The exemptions apply retroactively to information held before, on, or after the effective date of July 1, 2022, and are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act with repeal scheduled for October 2, 2024, unless reenacted by the Legislature
Legislative Description
Public Records and Public Meetings/Certain Information Held by a Utility
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
3/14/2022
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