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FL S0376

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a public records exemption for home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of sexual assault counselors as defined in Florida law

  • Applies to sexual assault counselors who support crime victims by providing emotional assistance, resources, and help navigating the legal process

  • Exemption addresses concerns that counselors' personal information appears in police reports and discovery documents, making them vulnerable to harassment, threats, and retaliation from defendants

  • Subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically repeal on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, with retroactive application to information held by agencies before, on, or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Public Records/Sexual Assault Counselors

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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