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FL S7024
Bill
Status
Passed
6/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
- Extends the public records exemption for personal identifying information of alleged victims or victims of sexual harassment under Florida's Open Government Sunset Review Act, pushing the repeal date from October 2, 2022 to October 2, 2027
- Broadens the exemption to cover not only alleged victims but also confirmed victims of sexual harassment, and applies specifically when the information would identify that person as an alleged victim or victim
- Authorizes the alleged victim or victim of sexual harassment to waive confidentiality in writing, a provision not included in the prior version of the law
- Permits disclosure of otherwise confidential information to other governmental entities in furtherance of their official duties and responsibilities
- Includes a statement of public necessity finding that disclosure could subject victims to further harassment and retaliation and could discourage reporting of sexual harassment, and that potential harm from release outweighs any public benefit
Legislative Description
OGSR/Alleged Victim or Victim of Sexual Harassment
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-172
6/8/2022
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