3 Things to Know About Florida’s Abortion Laws in 2025
More than any election season before, Floridians heard all about abortion laws due to Amendment 4, the Right to Abortion Initiative. You may have seen advertisements everywhere and social media campaigns urging you to vote either “yes” or “no.”
What happened? What does it mean for Florida? And what other things do you need to know about Florida’s abortion laws in 2025? Keep reading for answers to all these questions.
Also, if you’re concerned you may be pregnant and are wondering about your options, schedule an appointment at Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic. We will provide no-cost services to confirm your pregnancy and discuss the results with you confidentially.
Here are three things to know about Florida’s abortion laws in 2025:
#1. Amendment 4 Did Not Pass.
In order to amend Florida’s state constitution, there must be a 60% vote. Amendment 4, the Right to Abortion Initiative, received about 57% of the vote—not enough to pass.
This means that Florida’s constitution remains unchanged. If Amendment 4 had passed, women would have been able to get abortions through the age of fetal viability, which is around 23-24 weeks when an infant can survive outside the uterus.
#2. Elective Abortion Is Still Limited to Six Weeks.
Because Amendment 4 did not pass, abortion remains limited to before a heartbeat can be detected, which is around six weeks gestation. This six-week law, known as “The Heartbeat Protection Act,” went into effect in May 2024 due to Senate Bill 300.
#3. There Are Exceptions for Abortion After Six Weeks.
While the six-week law does cover the majority of elective abortions, in specific cases, women can legally have abortions later. These exceptions include cases of pregnancy resulting from rape, incest, or human trafficking. Human trafficking is a newer exception and is available through 15 weeks of gestation.
If there is ever a medical emergency, a physician can terminate the pregnancy to save a woman’s life.
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Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic supports women facing unplanned pregnancies. We understand how difficult this time can be and want to help by providing no-cost early pregnancy services, information, resources, referrals, and much more.
Schedule a no-cost and confidential appointment today at one of our medical facilities. You can discuss your situation and receive the services, support, and encouragement you deserve. Call us for more information about our telehealth option.
Last Updated: January 29, 2025
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
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If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
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