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FL S1740

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Chapter 762, Florida Statutes, titled the "Florida Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act" or "Florida FACE Act" to protect reproductive health services clients, providers, and assistants.

  • Prohibits intentionally injuring, intimidating, or interfering with reproductive health services clients, providers, or assistants through force, threat of force, or physical obstruction.

  • Establishes criminal penalties of up to 6 months jail and $2,000 fine for first nonviolent physical obstruction violations; up to 1 year jail and $25,000 fine for violent or property damage violations; with enhanced penalties for second or subsequent offenses.

  • Authorizes civil actions by aggrieved parties for injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees, with statutory damages of $1,000 for nonviolent violations and $5,000 for other violations.

  • Allows the Attorney General, state attorney, or city attorney to pursue civil actions with penalties up to $2,000 for first nonviolent violations and $15,000 for other first violations; and authorizes courts to issue restraining orders, restrict photography, and allow use of pseudonyms to protect safety and privacy.

Legislative Description

Access to Clinics

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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