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Abortion Information & Action
- Reproductive Freedom For All
Find abortion access near you – Federal
- National Abortion Federation
- National Network of Abortion Funds
- Abortion Finder
- Abortion Care Network
- Physicians for Reproductive Health
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Find abortion access near you (updated January 29, 2025 from Guttmacher.org)
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Alabama

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
State constitution explicitly excludes abortion rights
Patients forced to wait 48 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Alaska

Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires all abortion to be performed in a hospital or other facility approved by the state’s Department of Health

Arizona

State constitution protects abortion rights; any restrictions remain in effect pending further developments
Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy (Note: Following 11/5/24 passage of a constitutional amendment establishing a right to abortion, some abortion providers are offering services up to viability; the state’s attorney general has pledged not to enforce the current 15-week ban while litigation to overturn it continues.)
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam
Mailing abortion pills to patients is banned
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Arkansas

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 72 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state bans the use of telehealth for abortion care
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

California

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State fund helps patients pay for abortion care
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations
State law protects data privacy for patients seeking reproductive health care

Colorado

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Connecticut

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

The District of Columbia is under the jurisdiction of the US Congress, which means that Congress reviews all DC legislation, including anything related to abortion, before it can become law. Congress can modify or even overturn such legislation and it can impose unwanted laws on DC
Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Delaware

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Florida

Abortion is banned at 6 weeks and later
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state bans the use of telehealth for abortion care
Mailing abortion pills to patients is banned
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Georgia

Abortion is banned at 6 weeks and later
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals

Hawaii

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Idaho

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions.
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals

Illinois

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations
State law protects data privacy for patients seeking reproductive health care

Indiana

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 18 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state bans the use of telehealth for abortion care
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Medication abortion is restricted through unnecessary regulations
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Iowa

Abortion is banned at 6 weeks and later
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals

Kansas

Abortion is banned at 22 weeks and later
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic

Kentucky

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state bans the use of telehealth for abortion care
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Louisiana

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
State constitution explicitly excludes abortion rights
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires pills to be dispensed in person
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Maine

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Maryland

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Massachusetts

Abortion is banned at 24 weeks and later
Parental consent or notice is required for a minor’s abortion
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State fund helps patients pay for abortion care
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Michigan

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Minnesota

Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Mississippi

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam and requires first dose to be taken on-site
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Missouri

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy (Note: Following passage of a constitutional amendment establishing a right to abortion, the state’s total abortion ban was blocked on 12/20/24; abortion provision has not yet resumed because of licensing requirements and other restrictions on providers.)
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Montana

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic

Nebraska

Abortion is banned at 12 weeks and later
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires first dose to be taken on-site
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Nevada

Abortion is banned at 24 weeks (since fertilization) and later
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

New Hampshire

Abortion is banned at 24 weeks and later
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic

New Jersey

Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

New Mexico

Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

New York

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is banned at 24 weeks (since commencement of pregnancy) or fetal viability
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State fund helps patients pay for abortion care
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

North Carolina

Abortion is banned at 12 weeks and later
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 72 hours later for the abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

North Dakota

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy (Note: A total abortion ban was repealed on 9/26/24; there are currently no abortion providers in the state and litigation on the ban’s repeal is ongoing.)
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires first dose to be taken on-site
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Ohio

State constitution protects abortion rights
Abortion is banned at 20 weeks (since fertilization) and later
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions

Oklahoma

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to wait 72 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires first dose to be taken on-site
Mailing abortion pills to patients is banned
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Oregon

Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State fund helps patients pay for abortion care
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Pennsylvania

Abortion is banned at 24 weeks and later
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Rhode Island

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

South Carolina

Abortion is banned at 6 weeks and later
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state bans the use of telehealth for abortion care
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

South Dakota

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 72 hours later for the abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam and requires both doses to be taken on-site
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Tennessee

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
State constitution explicitly excludes abortion rights
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 48 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals

Texas

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam
Mailing abortion pills to patients is banned
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Utah

Abortion is banned at 18 weeks and later
“Trigger” ban on abortion designed to take effect when Roe was overturned is being litigated in state court
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 72 hours later for the abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because of state restrictions on the use of telehealth for abortion care
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Vermont

Abortion is not restricted based on gestational duration
State constitution protects abortion rights
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations

Virginia

Abortion is banned starting at the third trimester
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions

Washington

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid funds cover abortion
Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations
State law protects data privacy for patients seeking reproductive health care

West Virginia

Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
State constitution explicitly excludes abortion rights
Patients forced to wait 24 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state bans the use of telehealth for abortion care
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards

Wisconsin

Abortion is banned at 20 weeks (since fertilization) and later
Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Medication abortion can only be provided after in-person visit because state requires in-person exam and requires pills to be dispensed in person
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic

Wyoming

Abortion is banned at fetal viability, generally 24–26 weeks of pregnancy
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals

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