Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Summary
The bill permits doctors, other health‑care providers and payors to report alleged breaches of their right to refuse services on conscience grounds to the Florida Attorney General, who may then file a civil lawsuit. If the Attorney General does not act within 180 days, the complainant can file the suit themselves or use the violation as a defense in other proceedings. The law would become effective on July 1, 2026.
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