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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to civil remedies pertaining to abortions; creating s. 390.111, F.S.; defining the terms “clawback provision” and “family member”; creating a cause of action for certain violations relating to the induction or performance of an abortion; providing applicability; authorizing injunctive relief, recovery of damages, and reasonable costs and attorney fees; providing a limitation; prohibiting courts and authorities of this state from recognizing, enforcing, or giving effect to judgments or orders of another state issued under a clawback provision, with an exception; authorizing certain persons to bring a civil action against a person who initiated such actions in another state; providing injunctive relief, recovery of damages, and reasonable costs and attorney fees; providing that certain actions or outcomes in the out-of-state proceedings are not a defense in such actions; providing that a court may protect the privacy of certain persons; providing construction; providing severability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new law in Florida that allows certain individuals to bring civil lawsuits related to abortions, even if the actions occurred in another state. Specifically, it defines "clawback provision" as a law from another state that penalizes someone for assisting with or providing legal representation for an abortion, and "family member" to include a spouse, parent, sibling, or the father of the unborn child of a woman who had or attempted to have an abortion. Under this bill, a family member can sue any person who violates abortion laws, regardless of where the violation occurred, and the actual performance of an abortion is not necessary to file a lawsuit. The bill also prohibits Florida courts from enforcing judgments from other states that are based on "clawback provisions," and allows individuals sued under such provisions to file their own lawsuits in Florida to recover damages, including any amounts awarded in the out-of-state action, and legal fees. The bill aims to protect the privacy of the woman involved in the abortion and is effective July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1374 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1374/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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