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FL S1542

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Protects information that is already exempt or confidential under Florida law when obtained by elder abuse or vulnerable adult abuse fatality review teams, maintaining its protected status.

  • Establishes confidentiality exemption for any information in review team records that reveals the identity of abuse victims, exploitation victims, neglect victims, or persons responsible for victim welfare.

  • Exempts portions of review team meetings from public meeting requirements when discussing exempt information, victim identities, or information protected under chapter 415.

  • Automatically repeals the exemption on October 2, 2028, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it.

  • Takes effect on the same date as SB 1540 or similar legislation if adopted in the same legislative session.

Legislative Description

Public Records and Public Meetings/Elder Abuse or Vulnerable Adult Abuse Fatality Review Team

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-261, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1540 (Ch. 2023-260)

6/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy4/18/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services4/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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