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

The states that allow abortion in cases of rape or incest include: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, 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*, Wyoming.
*States with restrictions

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

As of 2020, thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring parental consent or parental notification for minors seeking an abortion. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.

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

As of 2021, fifteen states have laws restricting abortion after a certain gestational age. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah.

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

States currently facing legal challenges to their abortion laws include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.

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

Court decisions regarding abortion have had a huge impact on access in different states. Depending on the court decision, some states have enacted laws that restrict access to abortion care, while other states have passed laws that protect and expand access to abortion care. For example, in the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade in 1973, the court ruled that women have a constitutional right to access abortion care. This ruling led to many states passing laws that protect and expand access to abortion care, including allowing Medicaid funds to be used for abortion care and removing waiting periods for abortion care. On the other hand, the Supreme Court decision Planned Parenthood v. Casey in 1992 allowed states to pass certain restrictions on abortion care as long as those restrictions did not place an undue burden on the patient. This ruling has led to some states enacting laws that limit access to abortion care such as requiring parental consent for minors, enacting waiting periods, and banning certain methods of abortion care.

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

As of April 2021, fifteen US states have passed “heartbeat bill” legislation that prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The states are Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.

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

In 2019, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Vermont all passed laws protecting abortion providers from harassment.

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

The state with the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States is Mississippi. Mississippi has several laws that restrict access to abortion, including a mandatory waiting period of 48 hours, parental consent laws for minors, and the requirement that abortion providers have admitting privileges at local hospitals. Additionally, Mississippi has enacted a ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation with few exceptions.

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

In the United States, seventeen states allow women to obtain abortions without a doctor’s referral or approval. These states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia.

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

In the United States, pharmacists in many states are legally allowed to refuse to fill a prescription for an abortion-inducing medication on the grounds of conscience or religious beliefs. Currently, these states include Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah.

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

As of 2021, 25 states, plus the District of Columbia, have passed laws providing specific legal protections to pregnant and nursing workers. These states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.

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

Telemedicine is currently being used to provide abortions in Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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

In many states, insurance plans do not cover abortion services. Some of these states include Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.

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

Public funding for abortion is prohibited in all 50 states, with the exceptions of 17 states that use their own funds to pay for some or all medically necessary abortions for low-income women through Medicaid. These states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.

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

Private insurers are required to provide abortion services in sixteen states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Hawaii. They are also required to provide coverage for abortion services in the District of Columbia.

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

Currently, 25 states have laws in place that allow employers to deny health insurance coverage for abortions. These states are: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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

All states are required to provide medically accurate information about abortion services, although the specific requirements may vary. In addition, some states have laws that require providers to give patients certain information about abortion before they can provide the service.

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

Several states in the U.S. require women seeking an abortion to undergo mandatory counseling or wait periods, including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah.

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

Safe and legal self-managed abortions are currently available in California, Maine, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

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

Currently, twenty-three states require health care providers to offer patients information about the risks and benefits of abortion. These states include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and West Virginia.