A Complete Overview of Abortion Laws By State

Click on a state to learn more about it’s abortion laws:

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  • Protective

    • Laws are in place that consider the rights of the unborn baby, making abortion illegal.

  • Some Protections

    • Abortion is legal with restrictions and protections in place, with some consideration for the life of the unborn baby.

  • Limited Protections

    • Abortion is legal with limited restrictions and protections. The laws favor abortion, with little consideration for the life of the unborn baby.

  • No Protections

    • Abortion is accessible with no restrictions. The laws favor abortion, with no consideration for the life of the unborn baby.

    The Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v Wade on June 24, 2022. This decision turned abortion rights back to the states. Roughly half of the states allow abortion, and half have protective laws in place.

    This map provides an overview of abortion laws in each state. States such as California, New York, Colorado, New Mexico, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington DC, and Vermont have unprotective abortion laws (or laws pending) up until time of birth of the baby (9 months/40 weeks), and some states have laws pending that will allow abortion of a full-term baby.

    (Note that some states may change laws and this map may not reflect rulings in real-time. It is recommended that a woman seeking an abortion in a state that limits/restricts abortions speak with her medical doctor and seek at least a second opinion before making a final decision or traveling to another state for a surgical or chemical (pill) abortion.)

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