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FL S0182

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the existing public records exemption for firearm buyer/transferee background check records to also cover buyers or transferees of ammunition who are not found to be prohibited from receipt or transfer
  • Makes criminal history check records created by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for ammunition transactions confidential and exempt from disclosure under both s. 119.07(1) and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution
  • Requires FDLE to destroy ammunition-related background check records within 48 hours after responding to a licensee's request, consistent with existing firearm record destruction requirements
  • Includes an Open Government Sunset Review provision, with the exemption automatically repealing on October 2, 2029, unless the Legislature reenacts it
  • Justified by a public necessity finding that releasing personal information of ammunition purchasers could identify firearm owners and be used to harass individuals exercising their Second Amendment rights

Legislative Description

Public Records/Buyer or Transferee of Ammunition

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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