Florida now has an extreme, near-total abortion ban in effect.
Everyone should be able to get the health care they need—without politicians interfering in their medical decisions. The vast majority of Floridians believe abortion should be legal. Unfortunately, Florida politicians have enacted a dangerous near-total abortion ban in Florida that went into effect on May 1, 2024.
This extreme abortion ban criminalizes abortion before many people even realize they are pregnant. The ACLU of Florida will never stop fighting for our freedom to make personal medical decisions without government interference.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- This near-total abortion ban criminalizes abortion before many people even realize they are pregnant, and often before pregnancies can be detected on an ultrasound.
- It has no real exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the patient.
- The ban threatens patient's health and lives.
- It forces doctors to wait until their patient is on the brink of death before legally being able to provide care.
GET INVOLVED
These resources will help you learn more about what you can do to protect reproductive freedom in Florida.
- Volunteer with us.
- Abortion is on the ballot. Learn more.
- Share your abortion story.
- Check out our Reproductive Healthcare Resource Center.
- Sign up for our email list and get the latest on abortion rights in Florida.
- Register to vote for civil liberties and reproductive freedom at the ballot box.
IN THE NEWS
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AP News: "Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care"
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WFLA News: "69% of Floridians support abortion rights amendment, new poll finds"
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NPR: "Florida's 6-week abortion ban is now in effect, curbing access across the South"
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The Hill: "New poll shows Florida abortion amendment winning, outperforming Democrats"
