Has Florida Banned Abortion Entirely After the 2024 Election?
Understanding Florida abortion law is critical to receiving accurate information about your options. As every state has different abortion restrictions, it’s essential to stay informed.
In short, abortion is still banned after 6 weeks of pregnancy. We’ll explain Florida’s current abortion law, what happened with Amendment 4, and what you should know going forward.
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic will help you get the facts about your options if you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy. Keep reading to learn more.
Florida Abortion Law: What to Know:
The 2024 election did not change Florida’s abortion law. Abortion is banned after 6 weeks gestation. This timeframe was chosen because 5-6 weeks is usually when healthcare providers can detect a heartbeat.
This law also means that abortion drugs cannot be received through telehealth services or the mail.
However, exceptions are made “to save the pregnant woman’s life or avert a serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” In other words, the procedure is allowed when it can preserve the woman’s life or health.
Additionally, women can have an abortion up to 15 weeks gestation for documented cases of rape, incest, or human trafficking.
What About Amendment 4?
You might have heard about Amendment 4, which was a proposed constitutional amendment to allow abortion up to viability (generally stated as 23 to 24 weeks).
Amendment 4 was defeated during the 2024 election because it did not receive the percentage of votes needed to pass. This means that Florida’s abortion law remains the same.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you might be wondering about your options. You deserve to be fully informed as you take your next steps. We can help.
No-Cost Pregnancy Confirmation
You’ll need to confirm essential pregnancy details before selecting an adoption. We provide limited ultrasounds to help you find clarity and learn about your pregnancy. These details help protect your health and allow you to make a confident choice.
Our friendly staff is also here to answer your questions about pregnancy and provide options counseling. As a medical clinic, we’re committed to supplying accurate information. The choice is yours; we’ll help you get the facts.
Even if things feel uncertain right now, you have what it takes to make a decision. Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today to get started.
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic does not provide or refer for abortion.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
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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.
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Pregnancy Tests
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.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
