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Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022, abortion policies and reproductive rights are in the hands of each state. Use this map to explore the breakdown of abortion laws by state in real-time–and understand abortion bans, types of abortion restrictions, what trigger bans are, and more.
- Abortion “Trigger Bans” Take Effect in Three States Tomorrow
08.24.22 (PRESS RELEASE) – Tomorrow, “trigger” bans that...
- Tennessee
Restrictions. On August 25, 2022, Tennessee began enforcing...
- Abortion “Trigger Bans” Take Effect in Three States Tomorrow
Current legal status of abortion by state, territory, or district States with trigger laws or pre-Roe bans on abortion that made abortion illegal in the state following Roe v. Wade being overturned.
Abortion was legal throughout the U.S. for 49 years thanks to Roe v. Wade — but now that Roe was overturned, abortion access and laws vary by state. View the map below to see the current state of abortion across the country and in your state.
Many states have abortion restrictions or bans in place that make it difficult, if not impossible, for people to get care. Other states have taken steps to protect abortion rights and access. Our interactive map groups states into one of seven categories based on abortion policies they currently have in effect.
May 1, 2024 · State law protects abortion, but state funds cannot be used to cover the cost of most abortions. A 2023 law shields those seeking or providing abortions in Nevada from laws in other states.
May 1, 2024 · Across the U.S. in 2021, state legislatures enacted the most-ever abortion restrictions, and more followed in 2022 . These restrictions run the gamut from outright abortion bans to laws that prohibit abortions based on a pregnant person’s reason for wanting to end a pregnancy.
1 day ago · 2. Bans are affecting where doctors work. Idaho illustrates how abortion bans can affect a state's broader health care system. Doctors are leaving the state, and three maternity wards have closed ...
