After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion services have become an unstable and unattainable medical service across the United States. It remains essential amid these uncertain times to stay educated on your state’s most recent reproductive rights and available resources for those in need. In addition to this simplified list, detailed descriptions and public law numbers can be found on each state legislature’s website.
Laws
1. Alabama
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Alabama. Exceptions may occur if deemed necessary to save the pregnant person’s life or prevent serious injury.
2. Alaska
Abortion is completely legal in the state of Alaska.
3. Arizona
Abortion is legal in Arizona until 15 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less. Many providers across Arizona may refuse abortion services earlier in pregnancy.
4. Arkansas
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Arkansas with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
5. California
Abortion is legal in the state of California until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
6. Colorado
Abortion is completely legal in the state of Colorado.
7. Connecticut
Abortion is legal in the state of Connecticut until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
8. Delaware
Abortion is legal in the state of Delaware until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
9. Florida
Abortion is legal in the state of Florida up until 15 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
10. Georgia
Abortion is legal in the state of Georgia up until six weeks of pregnancy or less.
11. Hawaii
Abortion is legal in the state of Hawaii until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
12. Idaho
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Idaho with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
13. Illinois
Abortion is legal in the state of Hawaii until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
14. Indiana
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Indiana with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
15. Iowa
Abortion is legal in the state of Iowa up until 21 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
16. Kansas
Abortion is legal in the state of Kansas up until 21 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
17. Kentucky
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Kentucky with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
18. Louisiana
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Louisiana with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
19. Maine
Abortion is legal in the state of Maine until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
20. Maryland
Abortion is legal in the state of Maryland until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
21. Massachusetts
Abortion is legal in the state of Massachusetts up until 23 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
22. Michigan
Abortion is legal in the state of Michigan until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
23. Minnesota
Abortion is legal in the state of Minnesota until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
24. Mississippi
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Mississippi with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
25. Missouri
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Missouri with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
26. Montana
Abortion is legal in the state of Minnesota until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
27. Nebraska
Abortion is legal in the state of Nebraska up until 12 weeks of pregnancy or less.
28. Nevada
Abortion is legal in the state of Nevada up until 25 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
29. New Hampshire
Abortion is legal in the state of New Hampshire up until 23 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
30. New Jersey
Abortion is completely legal in the state of New Jersey.
31. New Mexico
Abortion is completely legal in the state of New Mexico.
32. New York
Abortion is legal in the state of New York until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
33. North Carolina
Abortion is legal in the state of North Carolina up until 12 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
34. North Dakota
Abortion is completely banned in the state of North Dakota with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
35. Ohio
Abortion is legal in the state of Ohio up until 21 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
36. Oklahoma
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Oklahoma with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
37. Oregon
Abortion is completely legal in the state of Oregon.
38. Pennsylvania
Abortion is legal in the state of Pennsylvania up until 23 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
39. Rhode Island
Abortion is legal in the state of Rhode Island until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
40. South Carolina
Abortion is legal in the state of South Carolina up until around six weeks of pregnancy or less, but the exact date varies depending on individual circumstances.
41. South Dakota
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Oklahoma with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
42. Tennessee
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Tennessee with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
43. Texas
Abortion is completely banned in the state of Texas with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
44. Utah
Abortion is legal in the state of Utah up until 18 weeks of pregnancy or less.
45. Vermont
Abortion is completely legal in the state of Vermont.
46. Virginia
Abortion is legal in the state of Virginia up until 26 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
47. Washington
Abortion is legal in the state of Washington until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
48. West Virginia
Abortion is completely banned in the state of West Virginia with extremely limited exceptions when deemed necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life.
49. Wisconsin
Abortion is legal in the state of Wisconsin up until 21 weeks and six days of pregnancy or less.
50. Wyoming
Abortion is legal in the state of Wyoming until “viability.” This means it is legal until the fetus has developed enough to survive outside the uterus without medical assistance.
Resources
Despite varying regulations around abortions in varying states, resources are available across the country. First Choice Women’s Medical Center offers free and confidential medical consultations. The Yellowhammer Fund serves all Deep South states and offers free emergency contraceptives, stigma-free support services for people seeking abortion care, and judgment-free financial assistance. CARE Clinics for Abortion & Reproductive Excellence offers late-term abortion services, birth control, fetal indication abortion services, and maternal indication abortion services. Planned Parenthood has locations around the country offering abortion pill services and in-clinic abortion services. The Abortion Care Network offers abortion access in 37 states and numerous virtual providers. The National Network of Abortion Funds funds abortions for those in need and aids people in finding providers across the country; it additionally aids people in finding local abortion funds. The National Abortion Federation assists those in need by helping them find the closest service providers to them. These are only a few of the resources located across the United States, and many more are available.