Laws on abortion are altering day-to-day and sometimes hour by hour throughout the 50 states following the reversal of Roe v. Wade on June 24. Beneath is a breakdown of the standing of abortion legal guidelines in every state.
Final up to date on July 8, 2022.
Alabama
On Could 15, 2019, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a invoice that bans all abortions in Alabama, apart from when the lifetime of the mom is in danger or the fetus has a deadly medical situation.
A federal choose issued an injunction on that regulation in 2019, which was eliminated instantly upon the discharge of Dobbs v. Jackson Ladies’s Well being Group on June 24, limiting abortions in Alabama from that second.
Because of this the regulation making the efficiency of an abortion a Class A felony, with minimal exceptions, is now in full impact in Alabama, and offenders may be prosecuted.
Alaska
In 1972, the proper to privateness was made part of the Alaska Structure, and the Alaska Supreme Court docket has dominated a number of instances over time that abortion is a part of that proper.
Since 2005, ladies in search of an abortion in Alaska after 20 weeks have been required to be knowledgeable about potential dangers.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade will result in a “renewed dialog” about abortion within the state, stated Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Arizona
Arizona has two totally different legal guidelines limiting abortion that battle with each other.
On March 30, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a regulation limiting abortion after 15 weeks of being pregnant. There are not any exceptions to this regulation, apart from when the lifetime of the mom is in peril.
A beforehand handed 1901 regulation bans abortions in all instances, besides to save lots of the mom’s life. This regulation was enjoined by a choose in 1973, following Roe v. Wade, however Arizona Lawyer Common Mark Brnovich is in search of to take away the injunction.
Arkansas
On June 24, Arkansas Lawyer Common Leslie Rutledge licensed a 2019 invoice banning all abortions within the state, apart from when the lifetime of the mom is in peril.
California
Abortion entry is unrestricted in California, up till the fetus is viable separate from the mom. That is often round 23 weeks. After viability, abortions are solely allowed when the lifetime of the mom is in peril. Californians will vote in November so as to add an modification to the state structure defending abortion. Republican lawmakers within the state worry the modification is simply too obscure and would enable for abortions far into the third trimester.
Colorado
On April 4, a regulation was enacted in Colorado making abortion authorized within the state up till beginning. The Colorado Life Initiative is trying so as to add a poll initiative for the November election that might ban abortion within the state.
Connecticut
Abortion is authorized in Connecticut up till the fetus is viable. In April, the state handed a regulation declaring it to be a “secure harbor” for abortion and for abortion-seekers from different states.
Delaware
On June 29, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a regulation increasing abortion entry and protections for abortion suppliers within the state. Abortions are authorized till the fetus is viable.
Florida
Presently, the regulation in Florida permits for all abortions as much as the twenty fourth week of being pregnant. In April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a regulation banning abortions after 15 weeks. That regulation was set to enter impact on July 1, however on June 30 a Florida choose dominated that it violated the state’s constitutionally enshrined proper to privateness and put an injunction on the regulation. The state is interesting that call.
Georgia
The regulation in Georgia presently restricts abortion after the twentieth week of being pregnant, apart from when the lifetime of the mom is in peril. A regulation signed in 2019 that restricts abortion after a heartbeat is detectable, which is often round six weeks into being pregnant, was blocked by a lawsuit. That regulation would nonetheless enable abortions up till 20 weeks for pregnancies proved to be rape or incest. An attraction is now being heard that would probably overturn that lawsuit and convey the 2019 regulation into impact.
Hawaii
Hawaii was the primary state to decriminalize abortion, doing so in 1970 earlier than the Roe v. Wade ruling. Abortions are presently allowed in Hawaii up till the fetus is viable, which is about 23 weeks. Abortions are allowed after that mark if the mom’s life is in danger. Democrat state legislators issued a press release following the overturning of Roe that stated they are going to “stay vigilant” in opposition to potential actions to limit abortion entry.
Idaho
Presently, in Idaho, abortions are authorized within the first and second trimesters of being pregnant. A so-called “set off regulation” was signed in Idaho in 2020, set to take impact 30 days after the overturning of Roe. That regulation will restrict all abortions apart from instances of rape or incest or when the lifetime of the mom is in danger. A Deliberate Parenthood affiliate filed a lawsuit on June 27 in search of to dam that regulation.
Illinois
A 2019 regulation in Illinois permits abortions as much as the purpose of fetal viability, a degree that the regulation permits to be decided by a physician.
Indiana
Presently, abortion is allowed up till 20 weeks in Indiana, apart from when the mom’s life is in peril. Indiana Republican lawmakers are gearing as much as additional prohibit abortions at a particular legislative session starting July 25.
Iowa
Abortion is authorized in Iowa as much as 20 weeks, however Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds stated that “the struggle for all times” in Iowa “will not be over.” In June, the Iowa Supreme Court docket reversed an earlier courtroom ruling, a reversal that can now enable for additional abortion restrictions. It’s nonetheless unclear if Reynolds will name a particular legislative session to think about additional abortion legal guidelines.
Kansas
On August 2, Kansas would be the first state to vote on a constitutional modification to its state structure that might set up that there is no such thing as a such factor for granted to abortion. The modification would reverse a choice made by the Kansas Supreme Court docket in 2019 that states the Kansas Invoice of Rights contains the proper to abortion. Presently, abortion is authorized within the state up till the fetus is viable, and after that time provided that the lifetime of the mom is threatened.
Kentucky
Two 2019 legal guidelines, a “set off regulation” that bans all abortions and a “heartbeat regulation” that bans abortions after six weeks — each together with exceptions if the lifetime of the mom is threatened — have been blocked by a Kentucky choose on June 30. Kentucky Lawyer Common Daniel Cameron requested the Kentucky Supreme Court docket reinstate the set off regulation. On July 4, the Supreme Court docket refused that request. Presently, abortion is restricted after viability, besides to protect the lifetime of the mom.
Louisiana
In Louisiana, there are three totally different legal guidelines banning abortion. Collectively, the legal guidelines ban abortion from conception, the one exception being when the lifetime of the mom is in peril. The legal guidelines are presently quickly blocked by a Louisiana district courtroom. On July 5, Louisiana Lawyer Common Jeff Landry requested the Louisiana Supreme Court docket to take away the injunctions.
Maine
Abortion is authorized in Maine up till the fetus is viable, and Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an govt order on Tuesday, July 5, that expands abortion legal guidelines within the state. The order prevents state companies from cooperating with totally different states in search of to prosecute a medical supplier for performing abortions within the state. Abortions for low-income ladies in Maine may be paid for by state funds.
Maryland
In Maryland, abortions are allowed up till the fetus is taken into account viable. After the purpose of viability, abortion is allowed if the lifetime of the mom is threatened, or if the fetus is taken into account to have a severe defect or abnormality.
Massachusetts
On June 29, the Massachusetts Home of Representatives handed an abortion enlargement invoice defending abortion suppliers. That invoice now goes to the Senate.
Abortion is allowed up till 24 weeks in Massachusetts. After 24 weeks, an abortion may be obtained with a doctor’s letter stating that the mom’s bodily or psychological well being is in peril, the fetus has a “deadly” abnormality, or the fetus is incompatible with life exterior the womb.
Michigan
A 1931 Michigan state statute bans abortions in all instances apart from when the mom’s life is threatened. Deliberate Parenthood and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer every filed lawsuits to forestall that ban from going into impact. In Could, a choose dominated that these instances have to be resolved earlier than the ban can go into impact. Presently, abortion is restricted within the state solely after the fetus is viable.
Minnesota
Abortion is authorized in Minnesota up till the fetus is viable. After viability, a process may be carried out if the mom’s life is in danger and the abortion is important to “fairly guarantee” a reside beginning. The abortion regulation in Minnesota was decided in 1995 when the Minnesota Supreme Court docket dominated the state structure protects abortion entry and the state should pay for the abortions of low-income ladies.
Mississippi
An abortion regulation took impact on July 7 after a failed try by the one abortion facility within the state to dam the regulation. That regulation bans all abortions apart from when the mom’s life is in peril or when the fetus is the product of a rape that has been reported to regulation enforcement.
Missouri
Missouri had a “set off regulation” able to go in impact with the overturning of Roe. That regulation was signed simply moments after Roe was overturned and bans all abortions apart from when the mom’s life is in danger.
Montana
In 2021, Montana banned abortions after 20 weeks, besides to guard the mom’s life. A 1999 choice by the Montana Supreme Court docket states that abortion is protected below the state structure’s proper to privateness.
Nebraska
In Nebraska, abortion is authorized up till the fetus is viable, although a number of localities have banned it. After viability, the mom can obtain an abortion if she is the sufferer of abuse or neglect or if her life is threatened. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts stated he’s contemplating calling a particular session to additional prohibit abortion.
Nevada
In 1990, a Nevada voter referendum codified abortion entry into the state’s legal guidelines. Abortions are allowed up till 24 weeks of being pregnant, and later if the mom’s life is in peril.
New Hampshire
As of January 2022, abortion in New Hampshire is banned after the twenty fourth week of being pregnant, with exceptions allowed for when the lifetime of the mom is in peril or when the fetus has a deadly situation.
New Jersey
New Jersey permits for abortions till beginning and doesn’t require parental consent for a minor to get an abortion. The one restriction is in opposition to partial-birth abortions after the twelfth week of being pregnant.
New Mexico
There are no restrictions on abortions in New Mexico, apart from partial-birth abortions.
New York
New York permits abortions up till 24 weeks into being pregnant with no restrictions. After 24 weeks, abortion is allowed if the fetus will not be viable or the mom’s life is in peril. Abortion entry is codified into New York regulation.
North Carolina
Beneath state regulation, abortion is authorized up till 20 weeks. After 20 weeks, abortion is simply allowed if the mom’s life is in peril.
North Dakota
On June 28, North Dakota Lawyer Common Drew Wrigley stated the state’s ban on abortion will take impact on July 28. The one exceptions are rape, incest, and when the mom’s life is in peril.
Ohio
Hours after the overturning of Roe, Ohio’s six-week abortion ban went into impact after a 2019 injunction was lifted from the regulation. Abortion is allowed after six weeks solely as a result of a medical emergency for the mom.
Oklahoma
A number of legal guidelines in Oklahoma prohibit abortion. The most recent was signed on Could 25 by Gov. Kevin Stitt, banning all abortions from fertilization and permitting a non-public citizen to sue an abortion supplier who performs an abortion. The one exceptions are for rape, incest, or if the mom’s life is in peril.
One other has been in place since 1910 and was not enforced below Roe. It says that somebody who conducts an abortion will face two to 5 years in jail. An much more strict regulation is about to enter impact in August, and below it somebody who performs an abortion would obtain as much as 10 years in jail.
Abortion suppliers have sued in an try to cease the legal guidelines from going into impact. Regardless of the confusion of a number of legal guidelines and lawsuits, abortion continues to be now not accessible within the state.
Oregon
Oregon has no restrictions on abortion up till beginning. State regulation requires that not solely Medicaid but in addition personal state-based insurance coverage corporations pay for the price of abortions, with no exceptions.
Pennsylvania
Abortion in Pennsylvania is allowed up till 24 weeks, and after that solely to guard the lifetime of the mom. In 1989, the Pennsylvania Legislature tried to limit abortion additional, which led to the Casey v, Deliberate Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania case. The Supreme Court docket upheld the Roe ruling in opposition to the state’s tried ban.
Rhode Island
In 2019, abortion was codified into Rhode Island regulation, and in Could 2022 the Rhode Island Supreme Court docket dominated {that a} fetus will not be an individual. Abortion is presently allowed within the state up till fetus viability, and after that if the mom’s life is in peril. On July 5, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed an govt order blocking abortion suppliers within the state from out-of-state lawsuits or legal responsibility.
South Carolina
South Carolina’s abortion regulation went into impact on June 27. It bans abortion from the purpose the fetal heartbeat may be detected, often round six weeks. Beneath 20 weeks, incest and rape are allowed as exceptions. Abortion to guard the lifetime of the mom is an allowed exception at any level.
South Dakota
In South Dakota, all abortions are unlawful, besides when the mom’s life is in peril. The 2005 “set off regulation” went into impact when Roe was overturned and made performing an abortion a felony.
Tennessee
Tennessee has a “set off regulation” on the books that’s required to enter impact 30 days after the overturning of Roe. The regulation will ban all abortions from fertilization, besides with the mom’s life is in peril. It additionally makes performing an abortion a felony and punishable by three to fifteen years in jail.
Texas
Texas already has a heartbeat ban (often round six weeks) in impact, and abortion is about to be banned utterly 30 days after the overturning of Roe. The one exception will likely be to guard the mom’s life. On July 1, the Texas Supreme Court docket blocked an injunction introduced by the ACLU after Texas Lawyer Common Ken Paxton pushed to speed up the date of the entire ban. This enables the entire abortion ban, a regulation first handed in 1925, to enter impact within the state.
Utah
Presently, abortions in Utah are allowed up till 18 weeks. One other invoice that might completely ban abortion, with just a few exceptions, was blocked by a state choose on June 27 after Deliberate Parenthood of Utah and the ACLU stated it violated the Utah structure.
Vermont
Abortion will not be restricted at any level in being pregnant, and abortion entry has been codified into Vermont regulation. In November, the folks of Vermont will vote about including a proper to abortion into its state structure.
Virginia
Abortions are authorized within the first and second trimester in Virginia, and within the third trimester provided that persevering with the being pregnant impairs the “psychological or bodily” well being of the girl. Partial-birth abortions are banned. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin plans to push the state’s legislature to move a 15-week abortion ban within the subsequent legislative session.
Washington
Washington regulation permits for abortions up till the fetus is taken into account viable, and after that time to guard the well being of the mom. The state has an internet site to assist ladies discover each an abortion supplier and a strategy to pay for the abortion, a value that each one well being plans within the state are required to cowl.
Washington, D.C.
Abortion is allowed at all factors throughout being pregnant.
West Virginia
An 1882 regulation banning abortion is now again in impact in West Virginia. It makes it a felony to carry out an abortion, and people who accomplish that face a three- to 10-year jail sentence. Beneath the regulation, no individual shall be prosecuted if the abortion is to save lots of the lifetime of the mom. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice stated on June 30 that he plans to name a particular legislative session to make clear that regulation.
Wisconsin
A statute handed in 1849 has now restricted abortion in Wisconsin at any level, apart from when the mom’s life is threatened.
Wyoming
Presently, the Wyoming regulation permits for abortions up till the fetus is viable. After viability is established, abortions are allowed solely to protect the lifetime of the mom. Wyoming has a “set off regulation” in impact that might ban abortions at any level, with a risk on the mom’s life being the one exception. That regulation is to enter impact 30 days after the overturning of Roe, nevertheless it have to be licensed first. Native abortion advocates are making ready to reply with a lawsuit upon certification in an try to dam the regulation.
