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FL S0336
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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