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FL S1480
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "Pregnancy Confidentiality Act" to protect client records at pregnancy resource centers
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Defines pregnancy resource centers as organizations providing pregnancy counseling that do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives and are not state or federally licensed medical facilities
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Prohibits disclosure of client records (including demographic, personal, and health information) without written consent from the client or legal representative
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Violation constitutes a first-degree misdemeanor punishable under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083
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Creates civil cause of action allowing injured persons to recover compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, and costs for willful violations; effective July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Pregnancy Resource Centers
Last Action
Died in Health Regulation
3/9/2012