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CS/CS/HB 1445 — OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Information/DMS

by State Affairs Committee; Government Operations Subcommittee; and Rep. Giallombardo (SB 7026 by Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee)

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee (GO)

The bill makes confidential and exempt records collected for the purpose of dependent eligibility verification services conducted for the state group insurance program, as authorized in s. 110.12301(2), F.S., and held by the Department of Management Services.

The bill specifies that the exemption does not apply to records that are otherwise open for inspection and copying which are held by the department for purposes other than for the performance of dependent eligibility verification services.

This public records exemption expires October 2, 2027, unless saved from repeal by the Legislature.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect on the same date that SB 7026 or similar legislation takes effect.

Vote: Senate 38-0; House 111-0