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 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. L.D. 1619, 131st Leg., 1st Reg. Sess. (Me. 2023) to be codified at Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22 § 1598(1-A). The state generally requires that a […]
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 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 […]
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 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 Colorado law limits public funding for abortion.[1]Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 25.5-3-106, 25.5-4-415; 10 Colo. Code Regs. § 2505-10:8.770.4.A.; Colo. Const. art. V, § 50, narrowed by Hern v. Beye, 57 F.3d 906, 913 (10th Cir. 1995) (“In sum, we find … Continue reading The state generally requires that parents or legal guardians be notified about […]