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FL S1754

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick DiCeglie

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates public records exemptions for the Drug Overdose Death Review Committee and Suicide Death Review Committee, making confidential any records revealing the identity of decedents or their family members

  • Exempts from public meeting requirements any portions of committee meetings where confidential identifying information is discussed, though closed sessions must be recorded and maintained

  • Authorizes sharing of confidential records between committees, with governmental agencies, and with Department of Health-authorized researchers who sign privacy agreements

  • Establishes first-degree misdemeanor penalties for knowingly or willfully disclosing confidential records to unauthorized persons

  • Includes automatic repeal on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts the exemptions under the Open Government Sunset Review Act

Legislative Description

Public Records and Meetings/Drug Overdose Death Review Committee/Suicide Death Review Committee

Last Action

Introduced

1/22/2026

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