User:E.Michelle.70/Abortion in the United States by state

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Background

The current judicial interpretation of the US Constitution regarding abortion in the United States, following the Supreme Court of the United States 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, and subsequent companion decisions, is that abortion is legal but may be restricted by the states to varying degrees. States have passed laws to restrict late term abortions, require parental notification for minors, and mandate the disclosure of abortion risk information to patients prior to the procedure.

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The current judicial interpretation of the US Constitution regarding abortion in the United States, following the Supreme Court of the United States 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, and subsequent companion decisions, is that abortion is legal but may be restricted by the states to varying degrees. States have passed laws to restrict late term abortions, require parental notification for minors, and mandate the disclosure of abortion risk information to patients prior to the procedure.

basic restrictions on abortion laws in us:

18 states have requirements in place such as counselling before an abortion is permitted. There are 45 states that have regulations that allow private health care providers to refuse service.

As of December, 2020,Roe v. wade has been brought back into question in the supreme court. Currently, legislatures in 22 states state they would move to ban or further restrict abortion laws throughout the U.S.

States with trigger laws or pre-Roe bans on abortion that would make abortion illegal in the state if Roe v. Wade were overturned[citation needed]

The following states have or had initiatives regarding abortion. The fetal heartbeat bill legislative approach has picked up momentum in 2018 and 2019.

In the U.S., 256 laws have been enacted that have relation to abortion laws between 2017 and 2020.

Alabama:

Abortion in Alabama is legal. Recent legislation, such as "The Alabama Human Life Protection Act", has confused state constituents regarding the legality of abortion. Alabama's political and overarching religious beliefs has presented Alabama residents with limited access to abortion services. As of 2021, only three clinics remain in Alabama, all of which are located in metropolitan areas of the state.

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Abortion in Alabama is legal up to 22 weeks. Recent legislation, such as "The Alabama Human Life Protection Act", has confused state constituents regarding the legality of abortion. Alabama's political and overarching religious beliefs has presented Alabama residents with limited access to abortion services. As of 2021, only three clinics remain in Alabama, all of which are located in metropolitan areas of the state.

37% of adults in Alabama believe abortion should be legal in most cases while 58% of residents say it should be illegal in most cases.

Alaska:

As long as a licensed physician performs the procedure, abortion is legal in Alaska. People under the age of 17 must have parental consent.

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Alaska legalized abortion between 1967 and 1970, which make is one of four sates to do this before the passing of Roe V. Wade in 1973.

Oregon:

Abortion is fully legal in Oregon. As of January 2021, they do not have any major restriction on abortion including waiting period or parental consent,

Arkansas

Abortion is legal up to 18 weeks, with exceptions made for rape, incest, and medical emergencies.

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Abortion is legal up to 20 weeks. Minors must have parental permission.

Florida:

Abortion is legal with restrictions and regulations that limit the availability for those seeking services. This includes the requirement of counseling beforehand as well as an ultrasound. In cases of minors, guardians must give consent.

Hawaii:

As of 2017, there are 28 clinics in Hawaii that will perform abortions. As of January of 2021, an abortion can be performed after visibility if the patients life ot overall health is in danger.

Idaho:

Abortion is not illegal. In April of 2021, Idaho put the "heartbeat bill" into place. This restricts abortions after a heart beat can be detected. Other consent laws are also in place throughout the State. Some of the restrictions include patient counseling before the procedure and parental consent for minors, as well as insurance coverage in the case of endangerment or rape. In 2017, there were 5 clinics in Idaho that perform abortions.

Illinois:

Abortion is legal in Illinois up to 24 weeks. Parental consent is not required for minors, however a guardian over the age of 21 must be notified unless over turned by a judge in special cases. Illinois has 40 facilities that can perform abortions as of 2017.

Indiana:

Abortion is legal up to 22 weeks in Indiana. New 2021 laws put in place in the state require an ultrasound be done and shown to the patient 18 plus hours before the procedure as well as state mandated counseling for the patient. If the patient seeking an abortion is a minor, they must receive parental consent before moving forward.

Virginia:

Abortion is legal up to 25 weeks. Some limitations include insurance coverage depending in cases of sexual assault or serious health conditions. Parental consent is also required for minors in Virginia. In 2020, Virginia governor, Ralph Northam signed laws that removed many of the restrictions on abortion that had been in place for decades. Virginia became the first stats to codify new protections for abortion in 2020.

New York:

New York is known in the U.S. as a reproductive sanctuary state. This means that abortion is legal and seen as heath care provided by the state. There are aproximately 252 facilities in New York that perform abortions. In 2019 New York codified abortions laws and protection in state law. New York state senate Alessandra Biaggi has proposed a bill that allows the option for taxpayers in New York to contribute to the abortion access fund on their tax forms. This essentially helps create more access to reproductive health care in the state.

Kentucky:

Kentucky law states that abortion is legal up to 22 weeks. The opinions of abortion in the state are rather divided however with 57% of residents saying that abortion should be illegal for all circumstances, Minors seeking an abortion must have written consent within 24 hours of the procedure. Senator Matt Bevin signed to bills in 2019, House bill 5 and senate bill 9. Senate bill 9 enacts the heartbeat bill that restricts abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected. House bill 5 impacts and restricts abortions based on the race, gender or disability of the fetus. As of 2017, there are 3 facilities in Kentucky that provide abortions.

Tennessee:

Abortion is legal until the fetus is viable, around the 25 week mark. There are about 12 clinics that offer abortions in the state. Parental consent is required for minors in Tennessee. As of right now, if Roe V. Wade is overturned in congress, abortions will become illegal. One restriction required in this state is an ultrasound before the procedure. The ultrasound must be shown and described to the patient. Abortions' are banned in cases for race, sex selection, or other genetic anomalies.