Far-right lawmaker wants Florida to copy new Texas abortion restrictions — and get publicity for his next campaign

“This bill aims to terrorize those who provide abortions, allowing random individuals to sue providers, clinicians, and anyone else who assists a woman in accessing an abortion. “This assault on patient rights and healthcare providers reaches far beyond the borders of Texas. … [T]his cruel law acts as a blueprint for Republican legislatures across the country to intimidate physicians, ban abortions, and strip access to health care for women.”