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Florida · 2026 Regular Session

H0663 Civil Remedies Pertaining to Abortions

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Abortion travel interstate shieldAI label

Restricts abortion access model confidence 85%

Creates a civil cause of action for family members against anyone who violates Florida's abortion statute (s. 390.0111(2)) even if the violation originates in another jurisdiction, and bars enforcement of out-of-state 'clawback' judgments against those who sue under this law, so more legal barriers,

A family member has a civil cause of action against any person who violates s. 390.0111(2) whether the violation originates in this state or another jurisdiction.

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Abortion otherAI label

Restricts abortion access model confidence 80%

Authorizes family members (including the father of the unborn child) to sue for statutory damages of $100,000 plus fees and injunctive relief for violations of the abortion statute, with consent and foreign-law permissibility not a defense, and protects the woman's privacy in proceedings, so less de

A family member has a civil cause of action against any person who violates s. 390.0111(2) whether the violation originates in this state or another jurisdiction.

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Status: Failed

Last action
2026-03-13: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Filed
2025-12-05
Sponsor
Shane Abbott R, Berny Jacques R

Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates private civil enforcement mechanisms for violations of Florida's existing abortion restrictions (s. 390.0111(2)), extends jurisdiction over out-of-state acts, rejects consent and foreign-law defenses, adds anti-clawback protections against interstate retaliation, and allows privacy shielding in suits; all provisions substantively address abortion by increasing legal exposure and barriers for those involved in abortions.

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History (7 actions)
DateChamberAction
2026-03-13HDied in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
2026-01-13H1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2025-12-16HNow in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
2025-12-16HReferred to Judiciary Committee
2025-12-16HReferred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
2025-12-16HReferred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
2025-12-05HFiled