SB 1210 — Public Records/Human Trafficking Victims
by Senator Burgess
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee (CF)
The bill creates a new exemption from public records disclosure under s. 119.07(1), F.S., and Art. I, s. 246(a), State Constitution for any petition filed by a human trafficking victim to expunge a criminal history record and all pleadings and documents related to the petition.
The bill makes findings that the new exemption from public records disclosure is a public necessity as required by the State Constitution.
The exemption in the bill is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2028 in accordance with s. 119.15, F.S., unless the Legislature reviews and renews the exemptions before that date.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2023.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 116-0