Florida § 765.51551 - Donor registry; public records exemption.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 765.51551 — Donor registry; public records exemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 765.51551. Donor registry; public records exemption.

(1) Information held in the donor registry which identifies a donor is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. (2) Such information may be disclosed to the following: (a) Procurement organizations that have been certified by the agency for the purpose of ascertaining or effectuating the existence of a gift under s. 765.522. (b) Persons engaged in bona fide research if the person agrees to: 1. Submit a research plan to the agency which specifies the exact nature of the information requested and the intended use of the information; 2. Maintain the confidentiality of the records or information if personal identifying information is made available to the researcher; 3. Destroy any confidential records or information obtained after the research is concluded; and 4. Not directly or indirectly contact, for any purpose, any donor or donee.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 765.51551 cover?

Section 765.51551 ("Donor registry; public records exemption.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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