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Abortion Laws and Exceptions State by State
Some states have laws that block nurses and doctors from providing abortions or restrictions that make it very difficult to get an abortion. But abortion is NOT banned nationwide. Abortion is still legal in many states, and it's legal to travel to a different state to get an abortion.
13 states make it illegal to provide abortion in nearly all circumstances, including by sending abortion pills by mail to someone within the state. Other states allow virtual visits and having your abortion pills sent to you. The websites below offer more info on abortion providers and abortion pills by mail, including relevant legal considerations.
Even in states where abortion is very hard to get, some people may still be able to get an abortion at a health center or hospital in certain specific situations, known as "exceptions. You can find more information about laws in your state and how to get an abortion at AbortionFinder.org.
If abortion is legal in your state, or if you're traveling to another state where abortion is legal, there may still be other laws that affect you if you're under 18. If you’re under 18, learn more about the laws in your state here.
As of April 2026:
Alabama: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Alabama, except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant patient's health.
Alaska: Abortion is legal in Alaska.
Arizona: Abortion is legal in Arizona.
Arkansas: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Arkansas, except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant patient's life.
California: Abortion is legal in California.
Colorado: Abortion is legal in Colorado.
Connecticut: Abortion is legal in Connecticut.
Delaware: Abortion is legal in Delaware.
District of Columbia: Abortion is legal in the District of Columbia.
Florida: Abortion is legal in Florida until 6 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Florida except in certain rare circumstances: when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health; when the fetus would not be able to survive on its own; and, if the pregnancy is less than 15 weeks from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, when the pregnant person has documentation that the pregnancy results from rape, incest, or human trafficking.
Georgia: Abortion is legal in Georgia until cardiac activity is detected. Cardiac activity varies between pregnancies but can often be detected at about 6 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Georgia except for rare circumstances.
Hawaii: Abortion is legal in Hawaii.
Idaho: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Idaho except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant patient's life, or, if the pregnancy is less than 14 weeks from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, when the pregnancy results from rape or incest that’s been reported to law enforcement.
Illinois: Abortion is legal in Illinois.
Indiana: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Indiana except in rare circumstances. If the pregnancy is less than 22 weeks from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, abortion is allowed when necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life or health, or when the fetus can't survive on its own. If the pregnancy is less than 12 weeks from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, abortion is also allowed when the pregnancy results from rape or incest.
Iowa: Abortion is legal in Iowa until cardiac activity is detected. Cardiac activity varies between pregnancies but can often be detected at about 6 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Iowa except for rare circumstances.
Kansas: Abortion is legal in Kansas until 22 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Kansas except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health, or when the fetus can't survive on its own
Kentucky: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Kentucky, except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life or health.
Louisiana: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Louisiana except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life or health, or when the fetus can't survive on its own,
Maine: Abortion is legal in Maine.
Maryland: Abortion is legal in Maryland.
Massachusetts: Abortion is legal in Massachusetts until 27 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Massachusetts except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health, or when the fetus can't survive on its own.
Michigan: Abortion is legal in Michigan.
Minnesota: Abortion is legal in Minnesota.
Mississippi: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Mississippi except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant patient's life, or when the pregnancy results from rape that has been reported to law enforcement.
Missouri: Abortion is legal in Missouri.
Montana: Abortion is legal in Montana.
Nebraska: Abortion is legal in Nebraska until 12 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Nebraska except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health or when the pregnancy results from rape or incest.
Nevada: Abortion is legal in Nevada until 26 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Nevada except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health or when the fetus can't survive on its own.
New Hampshire: Abortion is legal in New Hampshire until 24 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in New Hampshire except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health, or when the fetus can't survive on its own.
New Jersey: Abortion is legal in New Jersey.
New Mexico: Abortion is legal in New Mexico.
New York: Abortion is legal in New York.
North Carolina: Abortion is legal in North Carolina until 13 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in North Carolina except in certain rare circumstances: when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health; if the pregnancy is less than 21 weeks from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, when the pregnancy results from rape or incest; and when, if the pregnancy is less than 25 weeks, when the fetus can't survive on its own.
North Dakota: It’s illegal to provide abortions in North Dakota except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant patient's life or health or, if the pregnancy is less than 7 weeks from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, when the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest.
Ohio: Abortion is legal in Ohio until 22 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Ohio except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health.
Oklahoma: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Oklahoma except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant patient's life.
Oregon: Abortion is legal in Oregon.
Pennsylvania: Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania until 24 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Pennsylvania except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health.
Rhode Island: Abortion is legal in Rhode Island.
South Carolina: Abortion is legal in South Carolina until cardiac activity is detected. Cardiac activity varies between pregnancies but can often be detected at about 6 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in South Carolina except for rare circumstances.
South Dakota: It’s illegal to provide abortions in South Dakota, except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life.
Tennessee: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Tennessee, except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life or health.
Texas: It’s illegal to provide abortions in Texas, except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life or health.
Utah: Abortion is legal in Utah until 18 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Utah except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health or when the fetus can't survive on its own.
Vermont: Abortion is legal in Vermont.
Virginia: Abortion is legal in Virginia until 28 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Virginia except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health.
Washington: Abortion is legal in Washington.
West Virginia: It’s illegal to provide abortions in West Virginia except in rare circumstances: when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant patient's life or health or; when the fetus would not be able to survive on its own; and, if the pregnancy 8 weeks or less (or 14 weeks or less for a minor) from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period, when the pregnancy results from rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement.
Wisconsin: Abortion is legal in Wisconsin until 22 weeks after the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. After that, it’s illegal to provide abortions in Wisconsin except in rare circumstances when abortion is necessary to protect the pregnant person's life or health.
Wyoming: Abortion is legal in Wyoming, but there may be restrictions based on how far along you are.