Is abortion legal in florida?

National Background and Context Each year, a broad cross section of U.S. women obtain abortions. As of 2014, some 60% of women having abortions were in their 20s; 59% had one or more children; 86% were unmarried; 75% were economically disadvantaged; and 62% reported a religious affiliation. read more

Abortions in Florida represent 8.2% of all abortions in the United States. Where Women Obtain Abortions •In 2014, there were 1,671 facilities providing abortion in the United States, representing a 3% decrease from the 1,720 facilities in 2011. read more

Florida Abortion Laws Florida's abortion laws are, generally speaking, more restrictive than those in many other states. In 2013, Gov. Rick Scott signed a law requiring that doctors performing an abortion offer emergency medical care if the baby is somehow born alive. read more