Abortion laws in Florida

Abortion is allowed in Florida up to 6 weeks of pregnancy.

Data last updated January 28, 2026.

How far into pregnancy

Abortion is allowed up to 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, not from conception.
Exceptions after that point: to save your life; to protect your physical health (not mental health); if the fetus has a serious or fatal health condition; if the pregnancy is from rape or incest.
Good to know: Florida's rape/incest exception is only applicable up to 15 weeks' gestation and fetal indication exception available only the first two trimesters of pregnancy.

You must be given state-required information (counseling) before your abortion.
You must have an ultrasound before your abortion.
There is a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion.
You'll need to make two separate trips to the clinic: one for required counseling, then another for the abortion.

If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be told and must give permission.
Paperwork: your parent or guardian must show a government-issued ID.
Good to know: Exceptions exist for a minor that is found by the court to be the victim of child abuse or sexual abuse inflicted by one or both of her parents or her guardian.

Medicaid (public health insurance) pays for abortion in the limited cases federal law requires, and also when your health is in danger.
Plans bought on the ACA marketplace can cover abortion only when your life is in danger or the pregnancy is from rape or incest.

Breaking the abortion ban is a felony, a serious crime that can mean prison time.
Doctors and other licensed providers who violate the ban can lose their license or face other discipline.
For advice about your own situation, the Repro Legal Helpline offers free, confidential legal help.

This is a summary of state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and an update to this data can also be a correction.