The bill establishes a new section, 390.111, in the Florida Statutes, which outlines civil remedies related to abortions. It defines key terms such as "clawback provision" and "family member," and creates a cause of action for violations concerning the induction or performance of an abortion. Family members of a woman who has undergone an abortion can sue for damages, including injunctive relief and attorney fees, regardless of whether the violation occurred in Florida or another jurisdiction. The bill also specifies that the actual performance of an abortion is not necessary to initiate a lawsuit and that consent from the woman is not a valid defense in such cases.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the recognition or enforcement of judgments from other states that involve clawback provisions, allowing individuals to bring civil actions against those who initiate such proceedings. The court is empowered to protect the privacy of women involved in these cases by keeping their identities confidential in legal documents. The act is designed to be liberally construed to achieve its remedial goals and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part is deemed invalid, the remainder remains effective. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.