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Florida 6-Week Abortion Ban
Summary
As of May 2024, Florida law strictly bans almost all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy (often before many women know they are pregnant).
Rights & Rules
- 01.It is illegal for a physician to perform an abortion if the gestational age of the fetus is more than six weeks.
- 02.There are exceptions if the abortion is necessary to save the pregnant woman's life or avert a serious risk of imminent substantial physical impairment.
- 03.There is an exception for rape, incest, or human trafficking up to 15 weeks of pregnancy, BUT the woman must provide official documentation, such as a restraining order, police report, or medical record, to prove it.
- 04.Medication abortions (abortion pills) must be dispensed in person by a physician; they cannot be mailed into the state.
Penalties
- 01.Any person who actively participates in an illegal abortion (usually the doctor) commits a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Verified Citations
Florida Statutes Section 390.0111
Source"A physician may not knowingly perform or induce a termination of pregnancy if the physician determines the gestational age of the fetus is more than 6 weeks..."