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SB 7018 — OGSR/Injured or Deceased Employee/Department of Financial Services
by Banking and Insurance Committee
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Banking and Insurance Committee (BI)
The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires the Legislature to review each public record five years after enactment. Section 440.1851, F.S., was originally passed and signed into law in 2017. Pursuant to the Act, the section is set to stand repealed on October 2, 2022, unless saved from repeal through reenactment.
SB 7018 saves from repeal the current public records exemption for personal identifying information of an injured or deceased employee which is contained in reports, notices, records, or supporting documentation held by the Department of Financial Services pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Law (ch. 440, F.S.). “Personal identifying information,” means the injured or deceased employee’s name, date of birth, home mailing, or e-mail address, or telephone number. This information will continue to be confidential and exempt from public disclosure, subject to the disclosures permitted pursuant to s. 440.1851(1)(b), F.S.
These provisions were approved by the Governor and take effect October 1, 2022.
Vote: Senate 35-0; House 116-0