Abortion Support Calls Nearly Double as Florida Ban Forces More to Travel
Support calls for abortion assistance doubled to 158,000 nationally in 2025 as Florida’s six-week ban forces 30% of patients to travel out of state.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Calls for abortion assistance across the United States nearly doubled to 158,000 in 2025, up from 82,000 in 2022, as restrictive state laws continue to force women to seek care far from home, according to new data from the National Network of Abortion Funds.
The national data reveals the mounting financial burden on women seeking abortion care, with funding costs increasing by 30% since 2024 and travel and accommodation expenses rising by 13%. The figures highlight the growing challenges faced by abortion seekers in states with restrictive laws, including Florida.
Florida’s Six-Week Ban Forces Out-of-State Travel
Florida implemented a six-week abortion ban in May 2024, dramatically changing the state’s role in providing abortion access. Previously, despite restrictions including 24-hour waiting periods, required sonograms and limits on telehealth services, Florida served as a destination for women from other restrictive states.
“Now we’re in a situation where over 30% of Floridians that we serve need to travel out of state for abortion access,” said Ginnely Carrasco, director of programs and interim executive director of the Florida Access Network, during a Monday announcement.
Of the 44,206 abortions performed in Florida in 2025, only 1,359 were for women who reported living out of state, according to an Agency for Health Care Administration report. This represents a stark contrast to the state’s previous role as a regional access point.
Rising Costs Force Difficult Choices
“Currently, abortion seekers are traveling an average of about 1,000 miles to access care in states like Virginia and Pennsylvania, and the average cost of traveling outside of the state for abortion care is around $2,400,” Carrasco said.
The financial strain has forced the Florida Access Network to implement cost-saving measures. Carrasco said her organization decided in 2024 to “close its forum” between Thursday and Sunday to prevent the fund from depleting its budget too quickly.
“While this means that we don’t go through our budget within the first week or two,” she explained, noting the difficult balance between helping those in need and maintaining financial sustainability.
National Network Coordinates Support
The National Network of Abortion Funds represents approximately 100 abortion funds nationwide. These grassroots organizations work to make abortion care more affordable for people in need, operating within their local communities and states while collaborating to help those who must travel across state lines.
The data compiled by these abortion funds reflects the continued impact of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade four years ago, which allowed states to implement varying levels of abortion restrictions. The network’s assistance has become increasingly important as geographic barriers to care continue to expand.
The rising demand for assistance services highlights the ongoing challenges faced by women seeking reproductive healthcare in states with restrictive abortion laws, requiring greater coordination and resources from support networks nationwide.
