State Abortion Laws Summary by State

In a controversial move, Alabama has joined several other states in banning abortion in almost all circumstances. The new law, which went into effect recently, prohibits the termination of pregnancies except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk.

This decision has sparked outrage and debate across the country, with many arguing that it infringes on women’s rights and access to healthcare. Proponents of the ban, however, argue that it is necessary to protect the sanctity of life.

Alabama is not alone in its stance on abortion. States like Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia have also implemented similar bans.

In neighboring Georgia and South Carolina, abortion is banned after about six weeks of pregnancy. While in Nebraska and North Carolina, the ban is set at 12 weeks. Arizona and Florida have a ban after 15 weeks, while Utah has a ban after 18 weeks.

On the other hand, states like Alaska, Kansas, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington have laws protecting abortion with various gestational limits.

The issue of abortion continues to be a hot-button topic in the United States, with both sides of the debate firmly entrenched in their positions. As the legal landscape around abortion continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these laws will impact women’s access to reproductive healthcare in the future.