FL H0227

Creates the "Clinic Protection Act" (Chapter 762, Florida Statutes) prohibiting force, threats, physical obstruction, or intimidation against reproductive health services clients, providers, or assistants, as well as intentional damage to such facilities

First-offense nonviolent physical obstruction is a second-degree misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $2,000 fine); force-based or property damage offenses are first-degree misdemeanors (up to 1 year jail, $25,000 fine), with enhanced fines up to $50,000 for repeat offenses

Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions for injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, plus statutory damages of $1,000 per nonviolent violation or $5,000 per violent violation

Authorizes the Attorney General, state attorneys, or city attorneys to bring civil enforcement actions with penalties up to $15,000 for first violent offenses and $25,000 for subsequent violations

Requires courts to protect the health, safety, and privacy of parties and witnesses, including through restraining orders that may restrict photographing and authorize use of pseudonyms in civil proceedings