For more information contact Judi Marraccini / Reproductive Rights Task Force Chair
Florida NOW affirms that access to reproductive healthcare is not just a matter of personal choice—it is a fundamental human right and a matter of survival, safety, and self-determination. We embrace the framework of reproductive justice, as defined by SisterSong, which includes the right to have children, not have children, and to raise families in safe, sustainable communities.
Our advocacy goes beyond defending the legal right to abortion. We fight for full access to comprehensive, affordable, and culturally affirming reproductive healthcare—including abortion, contraception, prenatal and postpartum care, fertility services, gender-affirming care, and sex education—regardless of income, immigration status, age, or geographic location.
We oppose all efforts to restrict or criminalize reproductive autonomy through legislation, constitutional amendments, or regulatory attacks. We also reject the racist, ableist, and classist systems that have long controlled the reproductive lives of Black, Indigenous, disabled, incarcerated, undocumented, and low-income people.
Reproductive justice must include safe housing, environmental protections, healthcare access, childcare, and freedom from criminalization. Florida NOW is committed to organizing alongside the communities most impacted to ensure that reproductive freedom is a lived reality for all.
BAD upcoming Bills for the 2026 FL Legislative Session
SB 166 Parental Rights: Grall – Requires parental consent for minors to access reproductive treatment (STD tests, contraceptives, outpatient crisis intervention). This bill would not allow any medical privacy for a minor.
HB 289 / SB 164 Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child: Grall – This personhood bill declares that the fetus is a person with full rights and privileges of a live person. We have named this “the bounty hunter’s bill” because it allows anyone to bring a suit against the pregnant person. It has passed all committees and is up for a full House Vote once FL Legislative session starts.
HB 743 Prohibited Sex-reassignment Prescriptions and Procedures: Melo – Prohibits health care practitioner from aiding or abetting another in specified violation; authorizes Attorney General to conduct investigation & bring civil action against such health care practitioner; provides for damages, injunctive relief, & civil penalties; provides that any damages collected shall accrue to injured minor.
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Reproductive Justice Organizations & Resources
National Organizations
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SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
A foundational national network advocating for reproductive justice rooted in the experiences of women of color.
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National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF)
Provides financial and logistical support for people seeking abortion care, focusing on those facing systemic barriers.
abortionfunds.org -
Forward Together
Supports community-led reproductive justice initiatives centered on marginalized communities, especially people of color.
forwardtogether.org -
The Center for Reproductive Rights
Uses legal advocacy to defend and expand reproductive rights with an intersectional approach.
reproductiverights.org -
Access Reproductive Care–Southeast (ARC-Southeast)
Grassroots organization focusing on reproductive health access and justice in the Southeastern U.S.
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National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda
Centers Black women’s leadership and issues within the reproductive justice movement.
blackrj.org
Florida-Based Organizations
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Justice Advocacy Network (JAN)
A Florida-based nonprofit focused on reproductive health resources, mutual aid, and intersectional bodily autonomy.
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Florida Access Network (FAN)
Supports abortion access through logistical and financial aid within Florida.
flaccessnetwork.org -
Florida Black Maternal Health Initiative (FBMHI)
Community-driven initiative improving maternal health outcomes for Black families through advocacy, education, and support.
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Progress Florida
A statewide advocacy organization advancing racial, economic, and social justice, including reproductive freedom and health equity.
progressflorida.org -
Planned Parenthood South, East, and North Florida
Provides reproductive health care and education with a focus on accessible and comprehensive services.
plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-east-north-florida - Floridians For Reproductive Freedom
A statewide advocacy coalition advancing reproductive freedom and health equity.
floridareprofreedom.org