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FL S0336

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Chapter 762, Florida Statutes, titled "Clinic Protection Act" to protect access to reproductive health services facilities and those who work in or use them.

  • Prohibits persons from injuring, intimidating, or interfering with reproductive health services clients, providers, or assistants through force, threat of force, or physical obstruction; also prohibits damaging facilities or property of those involved in reproductive health services.

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

  • Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions for injunctions, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney fees; provides statutory damages of $1,000 for nonviolent violations and $5,000 for other violations, and authorizes Attorney General or state/city attorneys to bring civil actions with civil penalties.

  • Requires courts to take actions including issuing restraining orders to protect health, safety, and privacy of reproductive health services clients, providers, and assistants; permits use of pseudonyms in civil actions when necessary for protection.

Legislative Description

Access to Clinics

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Health Policy10/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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