Abortion Laws By State

How Late Can You Take the Abortion Pill?

Currently, the abortion pill is only FDA-approved for up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period. 

If you take the abortion pill later on in your pregnancy, the risk of serious complications increases. You may need emergency surgery to stop heavy bleeding or complete the procedure if it fails or is incomplete. This is why it’s important to receive an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are.

However, if abortion is illegal in your state, you may not be able to take the abortion pill. Find your state below to learn more.

Is Abortion Legal in Alabama?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Alabama. However, exceptions can be made to preserve the health of the pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. 

Is Abortion Legal in Arkansas?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Arkansas. However, exceptions can be made to preserve the health of the pregnant woman.

Is Abortion Legal in California?

Currently, abortion is legal up until viability in California. 

Viability refers to the point in pregnancy when a fetus is developed enough to survive outside the womb with medical help. Viability occurs at approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Is Abortion Legal in Florida?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Florida past 6 weeks gestation, when the fetal heartbeat can first be detected by ultrasound. Exceptions can be made in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking. 

Is Abortion Legal in Georgia?

The current Georgia abortion law prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, typically around 6 weeks from your last period. Exceptions can be made for:

• Medical emergencies.
• Rape or incest in a pregnancy less than 20 weeks from the last menstrual period.
• Cases that in reasonable medical judgment there is an anomaly incompatible with sustaining life.  

Is Abortion Legal in Hawaii?

Currently, abortion is legal in Hawaii through fetal viability. Exceptions can be made beyond viability necessary to preserve the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant woman.

Viability refers to the point in pregnancy when a fetus is developed enough to survive outside the womb with medical help. Viability occurs at approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Is Abortion Legal in Illinois?

Currently, abortion is legal in Illinois until fetal viability, around 24-26 weeks of pregnancy. 

Is Abortion Legal in Indiana?

As of August 22, 2023, abortion is illegal in Indiana. However, exceptions can be made to prevent a serious health risk to the pregnant woman, if the fetus suffers from a lethal fetal anomaly, or if the pregnant woman has been the victim of rape or incest.   

Is Abortion Legal in Kansas?

Currently, abortion is legal in Kansas up to 22 weeks of pregnancy.

Is Abortion Legal in Kentucky?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Kentucky. However, exceptions can be made in the case of life endangerment to the pregnant woman.

Is Abortion Legal in Mississippi?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Mississippi. However, exceptions can be made to save the life of the pregnant woman or in cases of a rape conviction.  

Is Abortion Legal in Michigan?

Currently, abortion is legal in Michigan all throughout pregnancy.

Is Abortion Legal in North Carolina?

Effective July 1, 2023, most abortions are illegal in North Carolina after 12 weeks gestation. However, exceptions can be made through 20 weeks in cases of rape and incest and through 24 weeks for “life-limiting” fetal anomalies and medical emergencies. 

Is Abortion Legal in Ohio?

Currently, abortion is prohibited in Ohio beyond 20 weeks post-conception (or 22 weeks from the last menstrual period).

Is Abortion Legal in Oklahoma?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Oklahoma. However, exceptions can be made to save the life of the pregnant woman.

Is Abortion Legal in Oregon?

Currently, abortion is legal all throughout pregnancy in Oregon.

Is Abortion Legal in Pennsylvania?

Currently, abortion is legal in Pennsylvania through the 23rd week of pregnancy. Exceptions can be made if the health of the pregnant woman is in danger. 

Is Abortion Legal in Tennessee?

Currently, abortion is illegal in Tennessee. However, exceptions can be made to save the life of the pregnant woman. Additionally, women who receive abortions will not be prosecuted under Tennessee law.

Is Abortion Legal in Texas?

Abortion is currently banned in Texas, except to preserve the life of the pregnant woman. This will not affect care for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. A woman who seeks or obtains an abortion will not be held criminally or civilly liable under Texas law.

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