Is abortion legal in Florida?
Nearby States: Maryland, North Carolina
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The information on this page is not legal advice. We do not sell or provide abortion pills. We cannot give medical advice.
6-Week Limit
Abortion available until 6 weeks of pregnancy
24 hour mandatory waiting period before abortion
Healthcare professionals cannot provide telehealth from within the state
Under age 18, must have parental consent or judicial waiver
Abortion available until 6 weeks
- As of 2026, abortion is not against the law for pregnant people in Florida. Anyone getting an abortion from a healthcare provider in Florida must:
- get counseling in person with the abortion provider; and
- wait 24 hours before their appointment.
- After 6 weeks, healthcare professionals cannot provide abortions except 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.
Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in Florida?
- Many people order abortion pills by mail to end a pregnancy at home. These pills can come from healthcare providers licensed in other states. People also order abortion pills by mail without the help of a healthcare provider.
- Under Florida law, it is not a crime for pregnant people to end your own pregnancy with abortion pills or by any other method. 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 online form to speak with a lawyer.
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:
Consent and Notification
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.
- On May 14, 2025, a court in Florida decided that the judicial bypass process that lets young people ask a judge for permission to get an abortion without involving a parent is only available in very limited circumstances. If you cannot or do not want to involve a parent or legal guardian in your decision, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.
You also have the right to travel to another state that does not have parental involvement laws.
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: