United States Abortion

State Policies on Abortion

The Guttmacher Institute monitors and analyzes legislation, regulation and judicial action related to state policy developments on abortion rights and access. This effort is used to prepare monthly updates on new policy developments and the status of state laws and policies.

Policy Analysis

State Policy Trends 2019: A Wave of Abortion Bans, But Some States Are Fighting Back
Policy Analysis

COVID-19 Abortion Bans Would Greatly Increase Driving Distances for Those Seeking Care
State Laws and Policies

An Overview of Abortion Laws

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

January 13, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Abortion Policy in the Absence of Roe
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Requirements for Ultrasound
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Abortion Reporting Requirements
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Protecting Access to Clinics
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
"Choose Life" License Plates
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Bans on Specific Abortion Methods Used After the First Trimester
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Abortion
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Parental Involvement in Minors’ Abortions
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Abortion
Teens
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
State Family Planning Funding Restrictions
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Contraception
January 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies
Medication Abortion
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Abortion

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Hear From An Expert

Amid ongoing challenges, reproductive rights supporters have scored key state-level victories on contraceptive access and abortion rights.

Elizabeth Nash

Principal Policy Associate, State Issues

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