Title: Feasibility Study Relating to a Statewide Pawn Data Database

Summary: Requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a feasibility study regarding the creation of a statewide pawn data database; specifying requirements for such database, etc.

Full Text:
An act relating to a feasibility study relating to a statewide pawn data database; defining terms; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a feasibility study regarding the creation of a statewide pawn data database; specifying requirements for such database; requiring the department to report the results of the study to the Legislature by a specified date; providing for repeal; subject to and consistent with funds appropriated from the General Appropriations Act, requiring the department to complete the feasibility study; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.  Statewide pawn data database feasibility study.  (1)   As used in this section, the term: (a)    Department  means the Department of Law Enforcement. (b)    Pawn data  means information related to the transactions of secondhand dealers and secondary metals recyclers, including pawn shops, which is required by chapters and 539, Florida Statutes, to be reported electronically to law enforcement officials. The term includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of property, seller information, transaction dates, and any other data related to the exchange of goods. (2)   The department shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the creation of a statewide pawn data database which, at a minimum, must: (a)   Allow law enforcement agencies in all counties in this state to access, update, and share pawn data in real-time. (b)   Be provided free of charge to all law enforcement agencies in this state. (c)   Be interoperable with different law enforcement databases, software solutions, and jurisdictions and meet established data standards to facilitate seamless communication between law enforcement agencies. (d)   Ensure compliance with applicable privacy and security laws. (3)   By January 1, 2026, the department shall report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives the results of the feasibility study. (4)   This section is repealed upon submission of the report required under subsection (3). Section 2.  As authorized by and consistent with funding specifically appropriated in the General Appropriations Act, the Department of Law Enforcement shall complete the feasibility study required by section of this act. Section 3. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.