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CS/SB 298 — Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
by Criminal Justice Committee and Senators Berman, Sharief, and Davis
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Criminal Justice Committee (CJ)
The bill expands public records exemptions for victims of domestic violence who participate in the Attorney General's Address Confidentiality Program to include victims of dating violence. The address confidentiality program protects the addresses, corresponding telephone numbers, and social security numbers of program participants held by the Attorney General's office.
Additionally, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of program participants contained in voter registration and voting records held by the supervisor of elections and the Department of State are also protected. The information may be disclosed under certain circumstances.
The exemption is repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect on the same day as SB 296 or any similar legislation. As filed, SB 296 takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Vote: Senate 35-0; House 112-0