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FL S0988

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a public records exemption (s. 215.5587, F.S.) for certain personal information in My Safe Florida Home Program applications and home inspection reports submitted to the Department of Financial Services
  • Exempts applicants' names, mailing address components (other than city and zip code), phone numbers, email addresses, and detailed descriptions and pictures of the inside and outside of applicants' homes
  • Applies retroactively to applications and home inspection reports submitted before, on, or after the effective date of the exemption
  • Justifies the exemption by citing risks of identity theft, consumer scams, unwanted solicitations, and home invasions, noting that descriptions and photos reveal private areas, points of entry, and other vulnerabilities
  • Subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and stands repealed on October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature

Legislative Description

Public Records/My Safe Florida Home Program

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-106

4/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2024

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