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Introduced
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating a cause of action for parents for an infringement of parental rights relating to the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children; providing for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and the recovery of actual damages; providing for the recovery of reasonable attorney fees and costs; providing that a parent is considered a prevailing party under specified circumstances, etc.
AI Summary
This bill creates a private right of action for parents to sue for actual damages, declaratory judgment, or injunctive relief if their parental rights relating to the upbringing, education, healthcare, or mental health of their children are violated. Prevailing parents can recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs, and are considered the prevailing party if the defendant voluntarily changes or ceases the act or practice that was the basis of the lawsuit. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1684 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1684/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1684/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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