Florida HB 185 - Protection of Military personal records

We know for a fact that ISIS is targeting the military and their families scouring social media for addresses of their family members – and to “show up [at their homes] and slaughter them." Worried about ISIS and other terrorists, HB 185 was advanced in the house yesterday by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. This bill will protect current and former military members who have served since Sept. 11, 2001, allowing them to petition government agencies to block the release of their addresses, phone numbers, birthdates and other personal information. It would also apply to their spouses and children. This would be a good bill for all of our states to pass.

CS/CS/HB 185 - Public Records/Active Duty Service members and Families

General Bill   by Government Operations Subcommittee and Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee and Gaetz (CO-SPONSORS) Rehwinkel Vasilinda

Public Records/Active Duty Servicemembers and Families: Provides exemption from public records requirements for certain identification & location information of current or former active duty servicemembers of United States Armed Forces, Reserve Forces, or National Guard & spouses & children; provides for future review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity.

Effective Date: October 1, 2015

Last Event: Favorable with CS by Local & Federal Affairs Committee on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 2:18 PM