1. What states have laws allowing abortion in cases of rape or incest?

Most states in the U.S. have laws allowing abortion in cases of rape or incest. Specific states with such laws include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah Vermont ,Virginia ,Washington ,West Virginia ,Wisconsin and Wyoming.

2. What states have laws requiring parental consent for minors seeking an abortion?

The states that have laws requiring parental consent for minors seeking an abortion are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

3. What states have laws restricting abortion after a certain gestational age?

As of April 2021, 15 states in the United States have laws restricting abortion after a certain gestational age. These states are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Each state has its own law regulating the limit on gestational age for abortion.

4. What states are currently facing legal challenges to their abortion laws?

As of May 2020, there are legal challenges to abortion laws in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

5. How have court decisions regarding abortion impacted access in different states?

Court decisions regarding abortion have had a significant impact on access to abortion services in different states. In some states, court decisions have enabled abortion providers to remain open and accessible despite restrictions or efforts to close them down. In other states, court decisions have extended abortion rights and access, striking down bans or limitations on certain types of abortion procedures, such as late-term abortions, or striking down state-level waiting periods before a woman can obtain an abortion. In contrast, in still other states, court decisions have upheld restrictions on access to abortion services, such as parental notification laws or laws that require abortion providers to meet certain standards.

6. What states have passed heartbeat bills that prohibit abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected?

As of October 2020, eight states have passed heartbeat bills that prohibit abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected: Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, and Utah. Iowa passed a similar law in 2018, but it was later struck down by the courts.

7. What states have recently passed laws protecting abortion providers from harassment?

In recent years, states including Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Hawaii, California, New York and Delaware have passed laws protecting abortion providers from harassment.

8. What state has the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S.?

Currently, the state with the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. is Mississippi. The state passed a law in 2018 that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

9. What states allow women to obtain abortions without a doctor’s referral or approval?

Most states allow women to obtain abortions without a doctor’s referral or approval, but some require at least one in-person medical consult or an ultrasound prior to the procedure. Generally, states with more restrictive abortion laws require additional steps, such as parental consent or a mandatory waiting period.

10. In what states can pharmacists refuse to fill a prescription for an abortion-inducing medication?

Pharmacists in many states have the right to refuse to fill a prescription for an abortion-inducing medication, including Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia. However, many of these states have laws that require pharmacies and pharmacists to fill prescriptions for lawfully prescribed medication. Additionally, some states may have additional restrictions or regulations in place.

11. In what states are there legal protections for pregnant workers?

As of 2020, there are legal protections for pregnant workers in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. In addition, several jurisdictions have passed specific legislation to provide additional protections for pregnant workers, such as California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

12. In what states is telemedicine used to provide abortions?

Telemedicine is used to provide abortions in many states, including California, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and New Hampshire.

13. In what states do insurance plans not cover abortion services?

In states that have passed legislation restricting or banning insurance plans from covering abortion services, such as Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

14. In what states are there restrictions on the use of public funding for abortions?

There are restrictions on the use of public funding for abortions in many states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.

15. In what states do private insurers have to cover abortion services?

The states that require private insurance carriers to cover abortion services vary. Currently, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington State require private plans to cover abortions. Additionally, some states allow additional coverage with optional riders.

16. In what states can employers deny health insurance coverage for abortions to their employees?

Employers in all 50 states can deny health insurance coverage for abortions to their employees. However, there are some states that require employers to provide coverage for abortion services in certain circumstances. These states include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.

17. In what states do health care providers have to provide medically accurate information about abortion services?

All 50 states. Medical providers have an ethical and legal obligation to provide accurate, up-to-date information on any health care services they offer. This includes information about abortion services.

18. What states require women seeking an abortion to undergo mandatory counseling or wait periods?

Many states in the US require women seeking an abortion to undergo mandatory counseling or wait periods. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.

19. What states provide access to safe and legal self-managed abortions?

In the United States, access to safe and legal self-managed abortions is currently limited to Oregon, New Jersey, and Washington. These states have passed laws that allow individuals to access medication abortion (the most common form of self-managed abortion) without the need to visit a clinic or doctor. Additionally, California has recently passed a law which allows individuals to access abortion pills via telemedicine.

20. What states require health care providers to offer patients information about the risks and benefits of abortion?

Most states do not require health care providers to offer patients information about the risks and benefits of abortion. However, some states do have laws in place that require health care providers to provide information about the risks and benefits of abortion to their patients. Examples of states with such laws include Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Virginia.