SB 876: Public Records and Public Meetings/Hearings Relating to Mental Health and Substance Abuse
PUBLIC RECORDS/GENERAL BILL by Gaetz
Public Records and Public Meetings/Hearings Relating to Mental Health and Substance Abuse; Providing that all hearings relating to mental health examination or treatment and substance abuse treatment or assessment and stabilization, respectively, are confidential and closed to the public; providing that certain information is exempt from public records requirements; authorizing disclosure of certain confidential and exempt documents to certain service providers; authorizing courts to use a respondent’s name for certain purposes; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing statements of public necessity, etc.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |