Restrictions Washington law generally prohibits abortion at viability.[1]WASH. REV. CODE § 9.02.110. Washington law includes reporting requirements.[2]WASH. ADMIN. CODE § 246-490-100. Individuals who violate Washington’s post-viability ban may face criminal penalties; however the state cannot take adverse actions against individuals based on pregnancy outcomes or against anyone who assists “a pregnant individual in exercising their […]
Restrictions Oregon requires abortion providers to submit reports to the state.[1]OR. REV. STAT. § 435.496. State Protections Oregon law includes statutory protection for abortion.[2]Id. § 659.880. In 2023, Oregon protected abortion as a fundamental right: “Every individual has a fundamental right to make decisions about the individual’s reproductive health, including the right to make decisions […]
Restrictions New Jersey law generally prohibits D&X procedures;[1]N.J. STAT. ANN. § 2A:65A-6. although the ban was held unconstitutional, the statute has not been repealed.[2]Planned Parenthood v. Farmer, 220 F.3d 127 (3d Cir. 2000). Likewise, the legislature has not repealed a requirement that a parent or legal guardian be notified about a minor’s abortion,[3]N.J. STAT. ANN. […]
Restrictions As of 2019, New York law generally prohibits abortion after twenty-four weeks post-fertilization, unless the fetus is not viable or the pregnant person’s life or health, including mental health, is at risk.[1]N.Y. PUB. HEALTH LAW §§ 2599-aa to 2599-bb. State Protections New York has both constitutional and statutory protections for abortion. In 2019, New […]
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 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Restrictions In 2023, Minnesota repealed numerous medically unnecessary restrictions,[1]S.F. 2995, 93rd Gen.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 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 […]
