Restrictions In 2023, Minnesota repealed numerous medically unnecessary restrictions,[1]S.F. 2995, 93rd Gen. Assem., Reg. Sess. (Minn. 2023), repealing Minn. Stat. §§ 145.412 subdiv. 3 (viability ban), 145.4242(a)-(c) (waiting period and biased counseling), 145.412 subdiv. 1(1) … Continue reading which had been permanently enjoined.[2]See Hodgson v. Lawson, 542 F.2d 1350, 1358 (8th Cir. 1976) (per curiam); Doe […]
Restrictions Montana law prohibits abortion at twenty weeks LMP[1]MONT. CODE ANN. § 50-20-603. and after viability.[2]Id. § 50-20-109. H.B. 575, 68th Leg., Reg. Sess. (Mo. 2023), to be codified at Mont. Code Ann. §§ 50-20-104, 50-20-109, temporarily enjoined by Planned Parenthood of Montana et. al v. State of … Continue reading however, the twenty-week ban was […]
Restrictions Maryland law requires that a parent or legal guardian be notified about a minor’s abortion[1]MD. CODE., HEALTH-GEN. § 20-103(a). but physicians can waive notice in certain instances.[2]Id. § 20-103(c)(1). Maryland’s targeted regulation of abortion providers (TRAP) laws include requirements related to facilities[3]MD. CODE, HEALTH-GEN. § 20-209; MD. CODE REGS. 10.12.01.01-20. and transfer protocols.[4]MD. CODE […]
Restrictions Massachusetts generally restricts abortion at twenty-four week post-fertilization,[1]MASS. GEN. LAWS ch. 112, § 12M. See id. § 12K (defining pregnancy as “the presence of an implanted human embryo or fetus in the uterus”). Massachusetts law generally requires that one parent or guardian or a judge consent to a minor’s abortion if the young person […]
Restrictions Maine law generally prohibits abortion after viability but, as of 2023, abortion care post-viability is allowed when a physician deems it necessary.[1]Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 22 §1598(1-B). The state generally requires that a parent, legal guardian,[2]Id. § 1597-A(2)(A). adult family member, [3]Id. §§ 1597-A(2), 1597-A(1). or judge[4]Id. § 1597-A(6). consent to a minor’s […]
Restrictions Illinois law generally prohibits abortion after viability.[1]775 ILL. COMP. STAT. 55/1-25(a). Illinois has reporting requirements.[2]775 ILL. COMP. STAT. 55/1-25(b); ILL. ADMIN. CODE tit. 77, § 505.40. State Protections In 2019, Illinois enacted a statutory protection for abortion as a fundamental right.[3]775 Ill. COMP. STAT. 55/1-15. It states: (a) Every individual has a fundamental right […]
Restrictions California law generally prohibits abortion at viability.[1]CAL. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 123468. State Protections California has enshrined in statute a protection for abortion as a fundamental right.[2]CAL. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 123462, CAL. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 123466. The law provides: The legislature finds and declares that every individual possesses a […]
Restrictions Hawaii law allows abortion until viability.[1]HAW. REV. STAT. § 453-16(b). Hawaii law allows licensed physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to provide surgical abortion and medication abortion care.[2]S.B. 1, Gen. Assemb. Reg. Sess. (Haw. 2023); HAW. REV. STAT. § 457-8.7. State Protections Hawaii law includes express statutory protections for abortion.[3]HAW. REV. STAT. […]
Restrictions Delaware law generally prohibits abortion after viability[1]DEL. CODE ANN. tit. 24, § 1790 (b). and limits public funding for abortion.[2]16 DEL. ADMIN. CODE §§ 1.15, 1.2, 2.2. Delaware law generally requires that a parent or legal guardian be notified prior to a minor’s abortion;[3]DEL. CODE ANN. tit. 24, § 1783 (1). alternatively, a judge […]
Restrictions Connecticut law generally prohibits abortion post-viability and during the third trimester.[1]CONN. GEN. STAT. ANN. § 19a-602(b); CONN. AGENCIES REGS. § 19-13-D54(h). Connecticut’s targeted regulation of abortion providers (TRAP) laws include requirements related to facilities[2]CONN. AGENCIES REGS. § 19-13-D54(c)-(d); id. § 19a-116-1. and reporting.[3]Id. § 19-13-D54(b). State Protections Connecticut law includes an express statutory protection […]
