SB 76FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Privacy Exemptions for Social Work Compact

Original title: Public Records and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would restrict public access to specific records and meetings involving the Department of Health and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, a requirement for Florida to participate in the interstate licensing agreement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Social workers

Their personal identifying information held by the state would be exempt from public disclosure.

Social Work Licensure Compact Commission

The commission would be authorized to hold closed meetings and keep associated records confidential.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would create new exemptions from public records and open meeting laws for information and discussions related to the Social Work Licensure . It aims to protect sensitive personal data of social workers and allow the Compact Commission to hold closed-door meetings when discussing confidential matters.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information about social workers would remain public?

A social worker's name, licensure status, and licensure number would remain public record.

Why does the state need to close these meetings?

The Legislature states that the Social Work Licensure requires the closure of meetings when discussing sensitive or confidential subject matters to effectively implement the compact.

Is this change permanent?

No, the exemptions are subject to the and will expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts them.

Why It Matters

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Conditional Legislation

The bill's effectiveness is explicitly tied to the passage of separate legislation (SB 74), indicating a multi-part legislative strategy for the compact.

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