Current Abortion Laws

Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe | Guttmacher Institute

The Guttmacher Institute is a research and policy organization with numerous resources on reproductive health for patients, providers, and policymakers. This link provides:

• A regularly updated interactive map with thorough information on each state’s current policies and statistics

State by State Guides to Abortion | U.S. Abortion Laws by State (abortionfinder.org)

This link from Abortion Finder provides:

• A regularly updated interactive maps with information on each state’s current abortion policies.

Abortion Laws by State – Center for Reproductive Rights

This link from Center for Reproductive Rights provides:

• An interactive map with regularly updated state-by-state information on abortion laws
• Guide to legal terminology used in discussion of abortion laws

State legislation tracker | Guttmacher Institute

The Guttmacher Institute is a research and policy organization with numerous resources on reproductive health for patients, providers, and policymakers. This link provides state-by-state information regarding:

• Abortion laws
  • Based on gestational age, genetic anomaly, etc.
• Laws regarding crisis pregnancy center funding
• Laws specific to Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance

Medication Abortion | Guttmacher Institute

The Guttmacher Institute is a research and policy organization with numerous resources on reproductive health for patients, providers, and policymakers. This link provides state-by-state information regarding medication abortion.

Where Restrictions on Abortion Pills Could Matter Most in the U.S. – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

This link provides an interactive platform with up-to-date information on abortion pill rulings nationwide. Access to this link is limited to NYT subscribers but can be viewed as part of the “ten free articles per month” allowance on the NYT website.

Resources for Providers

https://nwlc.org/resource/legal-action-for-abortion-providers-facing-employment-discrimination/#

The National Women’s Law Center is an organization that works closely on authoring legislation on women’s rights issues including equal pay and abortion rights. This link provides information on:

• Steps to request additional information about legal assistance or guidance related to abortion care
• Obtaining toolkit resources regarding legal resources (email providerintake@nwlc.org for info on this)

https://ifwhenhow.tfaforms.net/f/TA

If/When/How is a nonprofit organization comprised of lawyers and advocates aiming to improve access to reproductive healthcare. This link provides:

• An intake form for healthcare providers curious about how abortion laws will affect their work
• Legal emergency helpline number (844-868-2812)

How to Talk about Abortion | ACOG

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides practice guidelines and educational materials to support women’s health. This link will open a list of links curated by ACOG related to:

• Debunking myths related to abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and gestational development
• Tips for talking about abortion with other colleagues and patients

Resources for Patients

Guide for Patients Seeking Abortion Care | ACOG

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides practice guidelines and educational materials to support women’s health. This link will open a list of links curated by ACOG regarding:

• Frequently asked questions about abortion care
• Finding an abortion provider or clinic

Crisis Pregnancy Center Information and Resources | ACOG

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides practice guidelines and educational materials to support women’s health. This link will provide information regarding:

• Identifying and avoiding crisis pregnancy centers

Where Can I Get an Abortion? | U.S. Abortion Clinic Locator (abortionfinder.org)

Abortion Finder is a website which synthesizes information from public health experts, researchers, and advocates regarding abortion care. This link will provide:

• A search tool to find an abortion provider in the patient’s local areas

Judicial Bypass: Contact the Helpline | Repro Legal Helpline

Repro Legal Helpline is a service run by If/When/How – this is a non-profit organization comprised of lawyers and advocates aiming to improve access to reproductive healthcare. This link provides:

• Information for patients younger than 18 who are seeking abortion but wish to avoid parental involvement
• Helpline phone number (844-868-2812) and intake form

Get Involved in Advocacy

Abortion Is Essential Health Care | ACOG

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides practice guidelines and educational materials to support women’s health. This link provides:

• Access to additional links curated by ACOG with recommendations on how to become involved in advocacy

This link is currently only accessible to ACOG members but may be accessed via email request to the organization

Reproductive Health Coalition – American Medical Women’s Association (amwa-doc.org)

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is a multi-specialty organization interested in advancing women in medicine and improving women’s health.

Within AMWA, the Reproductive Health Coalition (RHC) is collection of health professional associations and allied organizations who meet weekly to discuss and develop strategies to protect clinicians in their ethical obligation to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare to patients.

This link will provide a sign-up form to join the RHC and receive meeting invites and access to meeting minutes. AMWA membership is NOT required to join the RHC.