{ "source": "https://flo.uri.sh/visualisation/14199689/embed", "as_of": "2023-07-20", "columns": { "id": "FIPS", "metadata": [ "NAME", "Abortion access", "Political backdrop", "Anti-abortion centers", "Medical professional licensing", "Born alive", "Criminalization", "Red Tape", "Parental consent", "Medication", "Prosecution", "Insurance", "Family support", "Data privacy", "Misc. bills", "Overall" ], "name": "STUSPS", "value": [ "Abortion ban" ] }, "regions": [ { "id": 1, "metadata": [ "Alabama", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or prevent serious health risks.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Kay Ivey is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Legislators introduced abortion-related bills that did not pass about tax credits for fetuses, parental health care consent and contributions to so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers.\"" ], "name": "AL", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 2, "metadata": [ "Alaska", "Abortion is legal, and the state Supreme Court has ruled that a privacy clause in the state constitution guarantees an individual’s right to an abortion.", "The House and Senate are majority Republican. Gov. Mike Dunleavy is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A bill that died in committee attempted to mandate insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services.", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "AK", "value": [ "No ban" ] }, { "id": 4, "metadata": [ "Arizona", "Abortion is banned after 15 weeks of pregnancy, except to save a pregnant person's life.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Katie Hobbs is a Democrat.", "", "", "Hobbs vetoed a \"born-alive\" bill, which sought to declare a fetus delivered alive a legal person, no matter the stage of development, and guarantee medical care.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "AZ", "value": [ "15 weeks" ] }, { "id": 5, "metadata": [ "Arkansas", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Bills did not pass that sought to prohibit medication abortions and require employers that cover the costs of abortions to also offer paid maternity leave." ], "name": "AR", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 6, "metadata": [ "California", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Legislators have introduced abortion-related measures to protect health care providers, regulate false advertising from so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers,\" protect patient information and digital privacy, safeguard people accused of abortion crimes in other states, update state Medicaid coverage for medication abortions, and require out-of-state insurance companies to cover abortions." ], "name": "CA", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 8, "metadata": [ "Colorado", "Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Jared Polis is also a Democrat.", "A new law makes it a deceptive trade practice for so-called “crisis pregnancy centers” to disseminate false information about services such as abortions, emergency contraception and so-called “medication abortion reversal.” Anyone who attempts \"medication abortion reversal\" would be subject to discipline, but state boards are reviewing this before it takes effect. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says “claims regarding abortion ‘reversal’ treatment are not based on science and do not meet clinical standards.”", "", "", "", "", "A new law allows health care providers to give minors contraceptives and information.", "", "A new shield law protects patients and health care providers.", "A law requires large employer health insurance plans, with some exceptions, to cover the cost of abortions starting in 2025.", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "CO", "value": [ "No ban" ] }, { "id": 9, "metadata": [ "Connecticut", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Ned Lamont is also a Democrat.", "", "Two new laws ensure that health care professionals disciplined in other states for providing abortions will not face disciplinary action in Connecticut, so long as the abortion was in line with Connecticut statutes.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "CT", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 10, "metadata": [ "Delaware", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother or in the event of serious fetal anomaly.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. John Carney is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Legislators introduced a bill, which died in committee, to remove financial barriers for individuals seeking abortion care by eliminating additional costs related to insurance.", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "DE", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 12, "metadata": [ "Florida", "Abortion is banned after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A six-week ban has been signed but is not in effect amid court challenges to the current ban.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Ron DeSantis is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Florida passed a bill limiting abortion to six weeks –with exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking until 15 weeks of gestation. It's been signed into law, but is on hold amid a court challenge." ], "name": "FL", "value": [ "15 weeks" ] }, { "id": 13, "metadata": [ "Georgia", "Abortion is banned after six weeks of pregnancy, except to save a pregnant person's life or in cases of rape or incest.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Brian Kemp is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law expands temporary assistance for needy families, including pregnant women.", "", "", "" ], "name": "GA", "value": [ "6 weeks" ] }, { "id": 15, "metadata": [ "Hawaii", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Josh Green is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "A new law limits cooperation with out-of-state investigations, proceedings or warrants around reproductive health care, provided that the care is legal in Hawaii.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The law also says physician assistants may perform abortions in the first trimester and protects people who don't want to provide abortions.", "" ], "name": "HI", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 16, "metadata": [ "Idaho", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or in cases of rape or incest.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Brad Little is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The state's new \"abortion trafficking\" law makes it illegal to transport a minor out of state to get an abortion without parental consent. The law is being challenged in court.", "" ], "name": "ID", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 17, "metadata": [ "Illinois", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is also a Democrat.", "A new law prohibits so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers\" from using deceptive practices to dissuade patients from abortion.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A bill sent to the governor says that automated license plate reader users can't sell, share or transfer information to states with strict abortion bans.", "", "" ], "name": "IL", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 18, "metadata": [ "Indiana", "On June 30, 2023, the state Supreme Court upheld the state’s near-total ban on abortion, with limited exceptions. The state is asking another court to lift a stay so the law can take effect. Until that happens, abortion is banned after 22 weeks of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Eric Holcomb is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new measure prohibits state funding toward the Kinsey Institute, a research institute at Indiana University that studies sexuality, gender, relationships and reproduction." ], "name": "IN", "value": [ "22 weeks" ] }, { "id": 19, "metadata": [ "Iowa", "A six-week ban was signed into law on July 14 but is being challenged in court. For now, abortion is banned after 20 weeks of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Kim Reynolds is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Bills did not pass to protect medical facilities that refuse care based on religious beliefs, allow pharmacists to dispense contraceptives without a prescription, criminalize abortion at all stages, and increase penalties for abortion providers." ], "name": "IA", "value": [ "20 weeks" ] }, { "id": 20, "metadata": [ "Kansas", "Abortion is banned after 22 weeks of pregnancy, except to save a pregnant person's life.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Laura Kelly is a Democrat.", "", "", "The state's new \"born-alive\" law requires health care providers to provide the same level of care to a fetus \"born alive\" at any stage of development. The Legislature overrode the governor's veto to enact the legislation.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature appropriated $2 million to the \"Alternatives to Abortion\" program, to promote childbirth and fund so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers,\" adoption assistance and maternity homes.", "", "", "A new law, which is being challenged in court, requires health care offices to post signs informing patients about \"medication abortion reversal,\" which medical experts say is not rooted in science. The Legislature overrode the governor's veto." ], "name": "KS", "value": [ "22 weeks" ] }, { "id": 21, "metadata": [ "Kentucky", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or prevent serious health risks.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Andy Beshear is a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Bills did not pass to establish licensure standards for so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers,\" classify abortion as murder or manslaughter, and require Medicaid coverage for contraceptives." ], "name": "KY", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 22, "metadata": [ "Louisiana", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life, prevent serious health risks or if the fetus is not expected to survive.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. John Bel Edwards is a Democrat.", "A new law authorizes a tax credit for donations to so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers.\"", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "LA", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 23, "metadata": [ "Maine", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Janet Mills is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The state budget includes a provision to extend postpartum coverage under MaineCare from 60 days to 12 months.", "", "", "", "A new law further expands abortion access in the state. Previously, abortion was legal until fetal viability or to preserve the life or health of the mother. Now an abortion may be performed at any time during pregnancy if a doctor deems it necessary. “The personal decision about whether to have an abortion later in pregnancy will be made by a woman in consultation with her doctor,” stated a news release by the governor’s office." ], "name": "ME", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 24, "metadata": [ "Maryland", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Wes Moore is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law prohibits judges from enforcing subpoenas from other states seeking evidence in criminal cases related to abortion or other legally protected health care.", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "MD", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 25, "metadata": [ "Massachusetts", "Abortion is banned after 24 weeks of pregnancy, with four exceptions: to save the patient’s life, to preserve the patient’s physical or mental health, diagnosis of a lethal fetal anomaly, or a diagnosis “that indicates that the fetus is incompatible with sustained life outside of the uterus without extraordinary medical interventions.”", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Maura Healey is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature has considered bills related to protecting patient privacy, preventing deceptive advertising of pregnancy services, prohibiting abortion due to a Down syndrome diagnosis, criminalizing abortion as fetal homicide or murder, and allowing taxpayers to specify they don't want any portion of their income tax liability to be used toward abortion funding." ], "name": "MA", "value": [ "24 weeks" ] }, { "id": 26, "metadata": [ "Michigan", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature repealed a 1931 ban on abortion and part of the penal code that made it illegal to induce an abortion with medication. In 2022, voters passed an amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing an individual's right to reproductive freedom, which includes abortion access." ], "name": "MI", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 27, "metadata": [ "Minnesota", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Tim Walz is also a Democrat.", "", "A new law allows physicians, nurses and pharmacists to obtain a medical license, even if they were disciplined for performing an abortion in another state, and shields them from extradition.", "", "", "", "", "", "The same law limits the release of health records in cases related to reproductive health and restricts the enforcement of subpoenas and extradition of people charged in other states in cases related to abortion.", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "MN", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 28, "metadata": [ "Mississippi", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or in cases of rape.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Tate Reeves is also a Republican.", "A new law expands the aggregate amount of tax credits for donations to so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers\" from $3.5 million to $10 million.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law expands postpartum Medicaid assistance up to a year.", "A new state-run website and app will provide pregnant people with resources on adoption assistance, pregnancy supplies, and prenatal and postpartum care.", "", "", "" ], "name": "MS", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 29, "metadata": [ "Missouri", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or prevent serious health risks.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Mike Parson is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Lawmakers attempted but failed to make it harder to amend the state constitution, even as abortion-rights advocates gear up for a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution." ], "name": "MO", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 30, "metadata": [ "Montana", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother. A bill making it a crime to perform a common abortion procedure has been signed into law but is being challenged in court.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Greg Gianforte is also a Republican.", "", "", "A new law defines a fetus \"born alive\" following an attempted abortion as a legal person and requires health care providers to preserve its life and health.", "", "", "", "A new law prohibits pharmacists from prescribing abortion-inducing drugs.", "", "A new law allows health care institutions and payers to deny services due to \"right of conscience.\" Another law prohibits public funds from being used to fund an abortion, with limited exceptions.", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "MT", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 31, "metadata": [ "Nebraska", "Abortion is banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy, except to save a pregnant person's life or in cases of rape or incest.", "The unicameral is majority Republican. Gov. Jim Pillen is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law combines a 12-week ban on abortion and a ban on gender-affirming surgery. Legislators also considered but did not pass a bill to provide tax credits for donations to so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers.\"" ], "name": "NE", "value": [ "12 weeks" ] }, { "id": 32, "metadata": [ "Nevada", "Abortion is banned after 24 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Joe Lombardo is a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law allows minors to obtain contraceptives from certain health care providers without parental consent.", "", "A new shield law bars state agencies from assisting in out-of-state investigations that could lead to the prosecution of abortion patients who travel to Nevada.", "", "", "A new law requires certain entities to develop, maintain and advertise a policy concerning the privacy of consumer heath data.", "", "" ], "name": "NV", "value": [ "24 weeks" ] }, { "id": 33, "metadata": [ "New Hampshire", "Abortion is banned after 24 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother and fatal fetal diagnoses.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Chris Sununu is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A so-called \"born-alive\" bill failed to pass." ], "name": "NH", "value": [ "24 weeks" ] }, { "id": 34, "metadata": [ "New Jersey", "Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Phil Murphy is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature considered bills related to deceptive advertising practices by so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers\" and Medicaid coverage for ovulation-enhancing drugs." ], "name": "NJ", "value": [ "No ban" ] }, { "id": 35, "metadata": [ "New Mexico", "Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law prohibits entities in New Mexico from sharing patient information related to abortion care to aid outside civil or criminal investigations or disciplinary proceedings.", "", "", "", "", "A new law enshrines into law protections around abortion and gender-affirming health care and overrides local ordinances aimed at limiting that care." ], "name": "NM", "value": [ "No ban" ] }, { "id": 36, "metadata": [ "New York", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Kathy Hochul is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "A new law protects New York health care providers from arrest and extradition related to abortion care and prohibits law enforcement from aiding out-of-state abortion investigations.", "", "", "A new law provides access to medication abortion drugs at public universities.", "", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "NY", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 37, "metadata": [ "North Carolina", "Abortion is banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother, in cases of rape or incest and fatal fetal diagnoses.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Roy Cooper is a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature considered a bill to make it a felony to perform, induce or attempt an abortion, unless the mother's life is at risk." ], "name": "NC", "value": [ "12 weeks" ] }, { "id": 38, "metadata": [ "North Dakota", "Abortion is banned completely, except to save the life of the mother. Abortions are also allowed in cases of rape and incest, but only up to six weeks of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Doug Burgum is also a Republican.", "A new law expands tax credits for donations to maternity homes, child placement agencies or so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers,\" and expands the state's adoption tax credit.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law provides $1 million to the Health and Human Services Department for an \"Alternatives to Abortion\" program. Another provides public assistance to pregnant women.", "", "", "" ], "name": "ND", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 39, "metadata": [ "Ohio", "The state has a six-week abortion ban on the books, but it is not yet in effect amid court challenges. For now, abortion is banned after 22 weeks of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Mike DeWine is also a Republican.", "The new state budget provides funds for a parenting and pregnancy program promoting childbirth and funding for so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers.\"", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature considered a bill that would require a patient to meet with a provider 24 hours prior to receiving an abortion to learn about alternative options." ], "name": "OH", "value": [ "22 weeks" ] }, { "id": 40, "metadata": [ "Oklahoma", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Kevin Stitt is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Bills did not pass related to a program to promote childbirth and a tax credit for donations to so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers.\"" ], "name": "OK", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 41, "metadata": [ "Oregon", "Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Tina Kotek is also a Democrat.", "", "A new law protects medical professionals and public officials from out-of-state investigations, prosecutions or civil liability related to abortion care.", "", "", "", "A new law allows for minors older than 15 to access reproductive health care and younger than 15 to access care in some cases – both without parental consent.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "OR", "value": [ "No ban" ] }, { "id": 42, "metadata": [ "Pennsylvania", "Abortion is banned after 24 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother.", "The House is controlled by Democrats, and the Senate is controlled by Republicans. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The Legislature has considered bills to prohibit so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers\" from providing false information and prohibit cooperation with out-of-state abortion investigations." ], "name": "PA", "value": [ "24 weeks" ] }, { "id": 44, "metadata": [ "Rhode Island", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Dan McKee is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law expands abortion coverage in the Medicaid program and repeals the abortion coverage exclusion for state employee insurance plans. It also offers up to 24 months of postpartum support and enhances other pregnancy-related services.", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "RI", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 45, "metadata": [ "South Carolina", "The state has a six-week abortion ban on the books, but it is not yet in effect amid court challenges. For now, abortion is banned after 22 weeks of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Henry McMaster is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "A bill was introduced, but did not pass, to make abortion a criminal act during any trimester if the sole reason is the unborn child has a fetal anomaly.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law, on hold for now, bans abortions at about six weeks of pregnancy. Abortions are lawful in cases of rape or incest through 12 weeks, for medical emergencies, or because of fetal anomalies. Providers who violate the law will face revocation of their medical license." ], "name": "SC", "value": [ "22 weeks" ] }, { "id": 46, "metadata": [ "South Dakota", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Kristi Noem is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law requires both parents of a child born out of wedlock to pay reasonable expenses related to prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, and any medical complications.", "", "", "Though South Dakota has a complete ban on abortion, a new law says women who receive an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable." ], "name": "SD", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 47, "metadata": [ "Tennessee", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or prevent serious health risk.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Bill Lee is also a Republican.", "Tennessee’s budget includes $20 million for anti-abortion centers.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law prohibits local governments from expending funds to assist a person in obtaining an abortion.", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "TN", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 48, "metadata": [ "Texas", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life or prevent serious health risk.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Greg Abbott is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law allows the removal of district and county attorneys if they refuse to prosecute certain criminal offenses, abortion included, or instruct law officers to not arrest people for particular offenses.", "", "A new law increases funding to the state's “Alternatives to Abortion” program. Another extends Medicaid coverage for new mothers up to 12 months after pregnancy.", "", "", "" ], "name": "TX", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 49, "metadata": [ "Utah", "Abortion is banned after 18 weeks of pregnancy. A complete ban is being challenged in court and is not in effect.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Spencer Cox is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Legislators passed a law that effectively banned abortion clinics in the state, which is currently being blocked in court. The state also passed a law requiring timely access to emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault.", "" ], "name": "UT", "value": [ "18 weeks" ] }, { "id": 50, "metadata": [ "Vermont", "Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Phil Scott is a Republican.", "A new law requires medical professionals who work at so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers\" to provide accurate services, information and counseling.", "It also protects health care providers from other states who want to provide telehealth services to patients in Vermont. And the state will not discipline its own medical professionals for providing telehealth reproductive services to patients in other states.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "The law also states that Medicaid and health insurance plans must cover abortion-related services and allows over-the-counter, nonprescription emergency contraception to be dispensed through vending machines.", "", "Another new law protects reproductive health care providers from premium charges and reinforces nondisclosure of health information.", "", "" ], "name": "VT", "value": [ "No ban" ] }, { "id": 51, "metadata": [ "Virginia", "Abortion is legal up until the third trimester, about 26 weeks, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother.", "The House is controlled by Republicans, and the Senate is controlled by Democrats. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Legislators but did not pass a \"born-alive\" bill and a bill to protect providers from being extradited to other states to face abortion-related charges." ], "name": "VA", "value": [ "Third trimester" ] }, { "id": 53, "metadata": [ "Washington", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy, and to protect the life and health of the mother.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Democrats. Gov. Jay Inslee is also a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law gives the Department of Corrections the authority to administer abortion medication.", "A new law prohibits out-of-state subpoenas and out-of-state criminal investigations related to abortion care, and precludes the governor from extraditing any person for out-of-state charges regarding reproductive care.", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "WA", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] }, { "id": 54, "metadata": [ "West Virginia", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life, prevent serious health risks, if the fetus is not expected to survive, or in some cases of rape or incest.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Jim Justice is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law establishes the Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program and allows funding to go to so-called \"crisis pregnancy centers,\" maternity homes and adoption agencies.", "", "Under a new law, termination of ectopic pregnancies do not need to be reported.", "Bills did not pass to establish a memorial at the Capitol for unborn children, guarantee the right to life for all human beings, collect Medicaid data related to pregnancy termination, criminalize sending abortion pills through U.S. mail and stop the practice of telehealth for abortion prescriptions." ], "name": "WV", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 55, "metadata": [ "Wisconsin", "Abortion is banned, except to save a pregnant person's life.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Tony Evers is a Democrat.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Lawmakers introduced several abortion-related measures, including a \"born-alive\" bill aimed at preserving the life and health of a fetus after an attempted abortion. They've also proposed measures to prohibit public employees from providing abortion services and referrals, and cover contraceptives under state Medicaid. The session ends in December. Courts, meantime, are weighing an 1849 law that outlaws all abortions except to save the mother's life." ], "name": "WI", "value": [ "Complete ban" ] }, { "id": 56, "metadata": [ "Wyoming", "Abortion is legal until fetal viability, about 24-26 weeks of pregnancy. A complete ban is being challenged in court and is not in effect.", "The House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Mark Gordon is also a Republican.", "", "", "", "", "", "", "A new law outlaws medication abortion and makes it illegal to prescribe, dispense, distribute, sell or use any drug to procure or perform an abortion. The law is blocked as it's being challenged in court.", "", "", "", "", "", "" ], "name": "WY", "value": [ "Fetal viability" ] } ] }