A dismemberment abortion—also known as a dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortion—is an abortion in which a person dismembers and extracts the unborn child from the uterus through the use of clamps, grasping forceps, tongs, scissors, or a similar instrument. Some states have passed dismemberment abortion bans. These laws are usually located in a state’s statutes.

Laws vary from state to state and under some state laws the term dismemberment abortion does not include an abortion that uses suction to dismember the body of an unborn child by sucking pieces of the unborn child into a collection container. The term includes a dismemberment abortion that is used to cause the death of an unborn child and in which suction is subsequently used to extract pieces of the unborn child after the unborn child's death.

In Florida, the regulation of abortion procedures, including dismemberment abortions or dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions, is governed by state statutes. As of the knowledge cutoff date in 2023, Florida law prohibits the termination of a pregnancy after the point of viability unless the termination is necessary to preserve the life or health of the pregnant woman. The state defines viability as the stage of fetal development when the fetus can sustain life outside the womb with or without medical assistance, typically around 24 weeks of gestation. Florida does not have a specific statute that explicitly bans the method of dismemberment abortion. However, abortion procedures, including D&E, are regulated and subject to certain conditions and limitations. It is important to note that abortion laws are subject to change and can be affected by ongoing legislative actions and court decisions. Individuals seeking or providing abortion services in Florida should consult with an attorney to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.