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HB 507

Pub. Rec./ Sexual Assault Counselors

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Casello

Florida bill would have modified public records exemptions for sexual assault counselors, affecting victim privacy protections and transparency standards; died in subcommittee.

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 507

Legislative bill overview

HB 507 would have modified Florida's public records laws regarding sexual assault counselors. The bill was referred to both the Criminal Justice and Government Operations subcommittees in February 2025 but died in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee after being indefinitely postponed in May.

Why is this important

Public records exemptions for sexual assault counselors affect the balance between transparency and victim privacy protection. Changes to these exemptions could impact either confidentiality protections for trauma survivors or public access to government information.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of confidentiality: Whether counselor-client communications should remain fully exempt from public disclosure or have limitations
  • Victim privacy vs. transparency: Balancing survivors' privacy needs against government accountability and public records access
  • Implementation feasibility: How agencies would practically enforce any new exemptions or disclosure requirements without burdening counseling services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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