States have constructed a web of abortion laws and regulations that restrict or support whether, when and under what circumstances providers can offer abortion care and a pregnant individual can obtain an abortion. While a state’s abortion policies affect all people seeking care, they are particularly significant for individuals who find it difficult or outright impossible to access care when forced to navigate around abortion bans and restrictions. This includes people already facing barriers due to factors like their race, income, age or gender identity.
Abortion policies currently in effect in {{ selectedState.state }} include the following:
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This data comes from Guttmacher’s Monthly Abortion Provision Study, which provides estimates of clinician-provided abortions in person and via telehealth in every US state.
This data does not represent the total number of abortions that take place in a state. Estimates exclude the limited number of abortions provided under exceptions to total bans, and abortions that are not provided by US clinicians (including those provided through community health networks, international clinics, websites or other means).
Explore the Monthly Provision Study Dashboard for additional data
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{{ selectedState.travel_out | roundUp }} patients left {{ selectedState.state }} to obtain abortion care out of state in 2023.
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This data comes from Guttmacher’s Monthly Abortion Provision Study, which provides estimates of clinician-provided abortions in person and via telehealth in every US state.
This data does not represent the total number of abortions that take place in a state. Estimates exclude the limited number of abortions provided under exceptions to total bans, and abortions that are not provided by US clinicians (including those provided through community health networks, international clinics, websites or other means).
Explore the Monthly Provision Study Dashboard for additional data
{{ selectedState.total_abortions | roundUp }} abortions were provided via telehealth to {{ selectedState.state }} in 2025 under shield law protections.
{{ selectedState.travel_out | roundUp }} patients left {{ selectedState.state }} to obtain abortions out of state in 2024.
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