Emma Gayle Weaver, etc. v. Stephen C. Myers, M.D.

I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that the challenged statutory provisions violate the right to privacy and the right of access to courts protected by the Florida Constitution. I would also réject Weaver’s argument that the statutory provisions unconstitutionally encroach on this Court’s rulemaking authority and constitute a prohibited special law. The First District correctly concluded that the statutory provisions withstood the constitutional challenges made by Weaver. I therefore dissent from the majority’s unwarranted interference with the Legislature’s authority.

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