While most states' abortion laws establish a legal window under which abortion may be performed, a newly established Texas law limits a pregnancy to six weeks before termination is banned—a fraction of the average limit in the majority of states, and before many people with a uterus even realize they're pregnant. At present, all states allow the procedure to preserve the life and health of the mother, and most allow termination in the case of severe fetal anomalies.
A March report from the Guttmacher Institute , a reproductive health policy research organization, identified states as the "main abortion battleground in ," citing 28 abortion restrictions enacted in a single week in April alone.
Some of the policies enacted in —including those challenging abortion bans at a specific point during pregnancy—represent direct challenges to Roe v. Wade, and are "intended to provide the Supreme Court with the opportunity to overturn abortion rights outright and are among those closest to reaching the Court's docket," according to the report.
Alabama — On May 27, Gov. Kay Ivey signed HB , requiring providers to "preserve the life of a child who is born alive" following an abortion or attempted abortion, and granting the "same rights, powers, and privileges" granted "any other child born alive at any location in this state. Until the bill is passed and enacted, abortion remains legal without restrictions in the state.
Arizona — On April 27, Gov. Doug Ducey signed SB , banning abortions sought solely due to genetic abnormalities. The bill further bans mail delivery of abortion-inducing medication and restricts organizations that provide abortion care from receipt of state funds. Arkansas — On March 9, Gov. The bill bans all abortions, including in the case of rape or incest, its sole exception if continuing a pregnancy endangers the pregnant person's life. Later that month, the governor approved SB85, requiring that individuals seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound with the image displayed and a simultaneous verbal description of the fetus from the provider.
Hutchinson also signed SB, creating a refusal clause for health care service providers on the grounds of their religious, ethical, or moral beliefs. Both laws entered into effect in June. Colorado — In May, Gov. Jared Polis signed SB , making public funds such as Medicaid fully available for abortion services. Previously, the funds were available only in the case of rape, incest, or life endangerment. Outpatient abortion is available up to 26 weeks. Georgia — In May , Georgia Gov.
Brian Kemp signed into law a "heartbeat bill" banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected—as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. Barring challenges, the measure is set to go into effect January 1.
Until then, abortion remains legal up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. Hawaii — In April, Gov. David Ige signed HB , allowing some nurses and qualified medical professionals to perform abortions. Abortion is legal up to the 25th week of pregnancy. Idaho — On April 27, Gov. Brad Little signed HB , mandating that physicians check for a fetal heartbeat, and banning abortion if a heartbeat is detected, except in the case of a medical emergency.
The bill is paused to go into effect when and if a federal appeals court upholds a similar heartbeat ban. Illinois — Illinois abortion laws allow for the procedure up to the 25th week of pregnancy, while requiring parental notification for a minor's abortion at least 48 hours prior to the procedure.
Indiana — On April 29, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed HB , requiring providers to inform patients about the possibility of discontinuing medication-induced abortions after they are initiated. Such so-called "abortion reversal" laws have been enacted in several other states, despite the fact that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the research behind it "unproven, unethical, and unsupported by science.
Iowa — In June , the Iowa Supreme Court struck down the state's unconstitutional hour abortion waiting period. Abortion is legal in Iowa up to the 20th week of pregnancy. Kansas — In January, the state legislature voted to refer an amendment to the state's constitution in a special election slated for August HCR would amend the state's constitution to affirm that there is no constitutional right to abortion or government funding for abortion, although the Legislature may pass abortion-related laws in cases of incest or rape and when the mother's life is endangered.
Ultimately, there is no perfect way of numbering the days into a pregnancy, and no set way of knowing how soon a fetus could survive outside the womb. Especially with late-term pregnancy bans, these laws can seem more symbolic than practical—crafted with legal standards and political capital in mind, rather than tangible outcomes for women. Last October, a judge lifted that hold, but because of a clerical error, no government department or party in the original lawsuit was notified.
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Abortion and your rights Understanding the UK laws on abortion, and your rights. Home Abortion services Abortion and your rights. There are safe and legal options for ending a pregnancy. Contact us for a confidential chat. Abortion law in the UK In England, Scotland, and Wales, the Abortion Act makes it possible to have an abortion up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy gestation. Abortion legal requirements During the assessment we have a legal duty to ask why you are considering an abortion.
Travelling from abroad Deciding to have an abortion can be one of the most difficult decisions you can make, even more so if you travel to another country to receive your treatment. Read about travelling from Ireland. You can self-refer by contacting an abortion provider directly. Abortions can only be carried out under the care of an NHS hospital or a licensed clinic, and are usually available free of charge on the NHS.
Waiting times can vary, but you should not have to wait more than 2 weeks from when you or a doctor first contact an abortion provider to having an abortion. You can also pay for an abortion privately not on the NHS if you prefer. Costs for private abortions vary depending on the stage of pregnancy and the method used to carry out the procedure.
Most abortions in England, Wales and Scotland are carried out before 24 weeks of pregnancy. They can be carried out after 24 weeks in very limited circumstances — for example, if the mother's life is at risk or the child would be born with a severe disability. Most abortion services will ask to perform an ultrasound scan to work out how many weeks pregnant you are.
The length of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last period. Abortions are safer the earlier they're carried out.
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