Florida
Nearby States: Maryland, North Carolina, Washington, DC
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- Abortion available until 15 weeks of pregnancy
- Starting on May 1, 2024, doctors in Florida will not be allowed to provide abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy.
- 24 hour mandatory waiting period before abortion
- Ban on telehealth
- Under age 18, must have parental consent or judicial waiver
Abortion available until 15 weeks
- Starting on May 1, 2024, doctors in Florida will not be allowed to provide abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy.
- Except in emergencies, anyone having an abortion in Florida must:
- get counseling in person with the abortion provider; and
- wait 24 hours before their appointment.
- Abortions after 15 weeks are available only if:
- necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person; or
- there is a severe fetal anomaly.
- You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
- No matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Florida. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different. If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:
If you are under 18 years old
- You have the right to get an abortion, but you must have the consent (written permission) of one parent or a legal guardian. The abortion provider must also tell your parent or legal guardian about your decision to have an abortion at least 48 hours before your appointment. This is called parental notice.
- If you cannot or do not want to involve a parent, or if they will not support your decision, you can ask the court for a judicial bypass. This is a legal process where a judge can give you permission to decide on your own whether to have an abortion.
- You can only ask for a judicial bypass from the circuit court in the county where you live. You can look up the circuit court near you here.
- In Florida, the court must schedule your hearing and a judge must make a decision within 3 days (not including weekends or holidays) of when you ask for a judicial bypass. You can learn more about the judicial bypass process at Floridians for Reproductive Freedom and under Judicial Bypass on our Young People & Abortion page.
- You have the right to a free lawyer in a judicial waiver hearing. We can connect you with a lawyer who can help you through every step of the process. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
You also have the right to travel to a state that does not have parental involvement laws.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to: