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FL S0412

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Clinic Protection Act" (Chapter 762, Florida Statutes) to protect reproductive health services facilities, clients, providers, and assistants from interference, intimidation, and property damage

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

  • Establishes criminal penalties including second-degree misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $2,000-$5,000 fines) for nonviolent physical obstruction and first-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $25,000-$50,000 fines) for violations involving force or property damage

  • Authorizes civil actions by aggrieved persons or the Attorney General, state attorneys, or city attorneys, with statutory damages of $1,000-$5,000 per violation and civil penalties up to $25,000 for subsequent violations

  • Requires courts to protect the health, safety, and privacy of victims and witnesses, including authority to issue restraining orders restricting photography and allowing use of pseudonyms in civil proceedings

Legislative Description

Access to Clinics

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Health Policy2/1/2019

Full Bill Text

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