By mid-June, sixteen state legislatures (AZ, CA, DE, FL, MA, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, VT, and WI), five territory legislatures (AS, GU, MP, PR, and VI) and the District of Columbia had convened their regular sessions. Thirty-four states have adjourned their regular sessions (AL, AK, AR, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV and WY). (As of June 15, 2025)
Major Developments in Sexual & Reproductive Health
All States as of June 15, 2025
Abortion bans
AbortionAbortion bans
Expands or clarifies exceptions to abortion ban
State Legislation
introduced | 41 | |
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passed one chamber | 1 | |
passed legislature | 3 | |
enacted | 3 | |
vetoed | 1 |
Kentucky
In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of legislation (H 90) that narrows the life exception to the state’s total abortion ban and requires referral to perinatal palliative care after the diagnosis of a lethal fetal anomaly. The law went into effect immediately.
Tennessee
In April, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed legislation (S 1004) that narrows the life exception to the state’s total abortion ban to exclude mental health conditions and limits the types of qualifying conditions. The law went into effect upon signing.
AbortionAbortion bans
Gestational duration ban at or after 18 weeks
State Legislation
introduced | 20 | |
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passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionAbortion bans
Gestational duration ban before 18 weeks
State Legislation
introduced | 11 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionAbortion bans
No right to abortion in constitution
State Legislation
introduced | 2 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionAbortion bans
Reason or method ban
State Legislation
introduced | 12 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Arkansas
In April, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (S 591) that prohibits abortion based on the race of the fetus. The law will go into effect if the state loses the authority to ban abortion totally. Currently, Arkansas has a total abortion ban in effect, except when the life of the pregnant person is in danger.
AbortionAbortion bans
Total ban
State Legislation
introduced | 49 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Missouri
In May, the Missouri legislature adopted a resolution (HJR 73) that would, if approved by voters, amend the state constitution to largely repeal a 2024 referendum vote that enshrined abortion rights in that constitution. The resolution would replace the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment with a ban on abortion that has limited exceptions for rape and incest through 12 weeks of pregnancy, as well as for lethal fetal anomalies. The amendment would also require parental consent for any minor seeking an abortion, affirm the state’s right to enact TRAP laws, ban public funding of abortion, prohibit abortion based on fetal disabilities diagnoses and ban transgender health care for people younger than 18. The new amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November 2026 or sooner if the governor calls a special election.
Anti-abortion centers
AbortionAnti-abortion centers
Other anti-abortion center policies
State Legislation
introduced | 20 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 4 | |
passed legislature | 2 | |
enacted | 2 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Utah
In March, Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a budget (S 2) that creates a grant program for anti-abortion centers, also known as crisis pregnancy centers. The budget is scheduled to go into effect in July.
AbortionAnti-abortion centers
Regulation of anti-abortion centers
State Legislation
introduced | 30 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 2 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Vermont
In May, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed legislation (S 28) that allows medication abortion and trans health care prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The law also restricts any person or facility from being deceptive, confusing or misleading in advertising about the health care they provide. In addition, it allows medication abortion to be prescribed through telehealth for physicians and other qualified health care practitioners. Finally, providers covered by shield laws from other states will be protected in the same manner as Vermont shield law providers should they be physically present in Vermont. The law went into effect upon signing.
AbortionAnti-abortion centers
State funding of anti-abortion centers
State Legislation
introduced | 28 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 4 | |
passed legislature | 11 | |
enacted | 7 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Alabama
In May, Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed legislation (S 113) that allocates $850,000 to anti-abortion centers. The law went into effect upon signing.
South Carolina
In June, Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed a budget (H 4025) that prohibits state funding from going to Planned Parenthood, creates a rule disrupting abortion affiliates from receiving family planning funding and allocates $2.4 million to anti-abortion centers. The budget also allocates $500,000 for HIV treatment and prevention. The budget is scheduled to go into effect in July.
Utah
In March, Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a budget (S 3) that appropriates $100,000 to Pro-Life Utah. The budget is scheduled to go into effect in July.
West Virginia
In April, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation (S 537) that allows anti-abortion centers to use funds from the state’s alternatives-to-abortion program. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
In April, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed a budget (H 2026) that allocates $3 million for anti-abortion centers and $53,000 for the state’s maternal mortality review committee. The budget went into effect upon signing.
Counseling and waiting
AbortionCounseling and waiting
Counseling content requirements
State Legislation
introduced | 24 | |
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passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionCounseling and waiting
Waiting periods
State Legislation
introduced | 8 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Insurance coverage
AbortionInsurance coverage
Expands insurance coverage of abortion
State Legislation
introduced | 25 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 1 | |
passed legislature | 2 | |
enacted | 2 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Colorado
In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 183) that conforms state law to the 2024 constitutional amendment that repealed the ban on public funding of abortion by removing the ban from the state code and regulations. The law requires abortion care to be included in all medical service coverage under family planning and related services, and allows religious refusal for coverage of abortion services. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January 2026.
District of Columbia
In April, Congress approved legislation (B 696) that requires health plans to cover abortion and vasectomies without cost sharing. The law also extends the District of Columbia’s reproductive health care shield law to protect providers, including telehealth providers, from a variety of adverse actions for legally providing reproductive health care and trans health care. The law went into effect upon approval.
AbortionInsurance coverage
Restricts insurance coverage of abortion
State Legislation
introduced | 3 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Medication abortion
AbortionMedication abortion
Bans on medication abortion
State Legislation
introduced | 29 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 2 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionMedication abortion
Limitations on medication abortion
State Legislation
introduced | 34 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 1 | |
passed legislature | 2 | |
enacted | 2 | |
vetoed | 1 |
Arkansas
In April, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1551) that prohibits someone from being coerced into taking medication abortion pills. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
Wyoming
In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Mark Gordon's (R) veto of legislation (H 64) that requires an ultrasound and fetal heartbeat test before medication abortion can be administered. The bill went into effect in March.
AbortionMedication abortion
Protects access to medication abortion
State Legislation
introduced | 21 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 4 | |
passed legislature | 7 | |
enacted | 5 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Colorado
In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 129) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice instead of their own name on the prescription label. The law also strengthens the existing shield law. Finally, the law limits the state’s abortion reporting requirements. It went into effect upon signing.
New York
In February, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation (S 36) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice on the prescription label in place of their own name. The law went into effect upon signing.
In March, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation (A 5285) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice on the prescription label instead of their own name. The law went into effect upon signing.
Vermont
In May, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed legislation (S 28) that allows medication abortion and trans health care prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The law also restricts any person or facility from being deceptive, confusing or misleading in advertising about the health care they provide. In addition, it allows medication abortion to be prescribed through telehealth for physicians and other qualified health care practitioners. Finally, providers covered by shield laws from other states will be protected in the same manner as Vermont shield law providers should they be physically present in Vermont. The law went into effect upon signing.
Washington
In May, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed a budget (S 5167) that appropriates $3.5 million to programs and grants to maintain access to abortion care, which is approximately $4 million less than was appropriated in 2024. The budget went into effect upon signing.
Other abortion policies
AbortionOther abortion policies
Other abortion policies
State Legislation
introduced | 7 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Arkansas
In March, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1610) that expands the medical emergency exception to the state’s total abortion ban to include physical health. However, the law does not apply to psychological or emotional emergencies or if the pregnant person says they will harm themselves. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
Other abortion protections
AbortionOther abortion protections
Other abortion protections
State Legislation
introduced | 47 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 3 | |
passed legislature | 5 | |
enacted | 3 | |
vetoed | 1 |
Colorado
In May, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 130) that requires pregnancy-related emergency treatment to be provided if requested by the patient or if the care is clearly necessary. The law went into effect upon signing.
Nevada
In May, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) signed legislation (A 235) that allows providers of reproductive health care and their employees to request that any personal information maintained by the secretary of state or government employees be kept confidential. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
In June, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) vetoed legislation (A 411) that would have allowed medication abortion prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The governor stated that there are sufficient protections for medication abortion providers in the state.
Washington
In April, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed legislation (S 5557) that requires hospitals to provide abortion care when necessary in medical emergencies. The law went into effect upon signing.
Other abortion restrictions
AbortionOther abortion restrictions
Other abortion restrictions
State Legislation
introduced | 98 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 3 | |
passed legislature | 9 | |
enacted | 9 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Arkansas
In March, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1307) that prohibits state-funded universities from allowing or directing people providing them with financial services to help facilitate access to abortion or transgender health care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
In April, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1551) that prohibits someone from being coerced into taking medication abortion pills. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
Missouri
In May, the Missouri legislature adopted a resolution (HJR 73) that would, if approved by voters, amend the state constitution to largely repeal a 2024 referendum vote that enshrined abortion rights in that constitution. The resolution would replace the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment with a ban on abortion that has limited exceptions for rape and incest through 12 weeks of pregnancy, as well as for lethal fetal anomalies. The amendment would also require parental consent for any minor seeking an abortion, affirm the state’s right to enact TRAP laws, ban public funding of abortion, prohibit abortion based on fetal disabilities diagnoses and ban transgender health care for people younger than 18. The new amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November 2026 or sooner if the governor calls a special election.
Montana
In May, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation (S 154) that prohibits the sale of aborted fetal tissue for research or education. The law went into effect upon signing.
In May, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation (H 723) that requires abortion providers to complete a reporting form indicating whether any infants were “born alive” from abortion care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in October.
Protecting access
AbortionProtecting access
Clinic access protected
State Legislation
introduced | 10 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 1 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionProtecting access
Protects legal access to abortion
State Legislation
introduced | 38 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 3 | |
passed legislature | 2 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionProtecting access
Shield law protections
State Legislation
introduced | 28 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 5 | |
passed legislature | 5 | |
enacted | 6 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Colorado
In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 129) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice instead of their own name on the prescription label. The law also strengthens the existing shield law. Finally, the law limits the state’s abortion reporting requirements. It went into effect upon signing.
District of Columbia
In April, Congress approved legislation (B 696) that requires health plans to cover abortion and vasectomies without cost sharing. The law also extends the District of Columbia’s reproductive health care shield law to protect providers, including telehealth providers, from a variety of adverse actions for legally providing reproductive health care and trans health care. The law went into effect upon approval.
Maine
In May, Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed legislation (H 357) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice on the prescription label instead of their own name. The law is scheduled to go into effect in June.
North Carolina
In January, Gov. Josh Stein (D) signed an executive order (EO 8) that implements shield law provisions to protect access to reproductive health care. The order requires state agencies to find ways to protect people or entities that provide, seek or assist with reproductive health care services, and prohibits the agencies from cooperating with out-of-state efforts to impose civil or criminal penalties against those individuals and entities. The order directs the agencies to examine their own policies around the collection and storing of women’s reproductive health data, calls on the department of health to create materials on the services available for pregnant people, and requires the department to take “all appropriate and reasonable” steps to ensure access to reproductive health care. The order went into effect upon signing.
Vermont
In May, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed legislation (S 28) that allows medication abortion and trans health care prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The law also restricts any person or facility from being deceptive, confusing or misleading in advertising about the health care they provide. In addition, it allows medication abortion to be prescribed through telehealth for physicians and other qualified health care practitioners. Finally, providers covered by shield laws from other states will be protected in the same manner as Vermont shield law providers should they be physically present in Vermont. The law went into effect upon signing.
Washington
In May, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed legislation (S 5632) that expands the state’s shield law to protect provision, assistance and receipt of reproductive health care. The law also expands the definition of “assistance” to include providing financial, logistic, informational and travel support, which includes support for people seeking abortion care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
AbortionProtecting access
State funding of abortion access
State Legislation
introduced | 21 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 4 | |
passed legislature | 7 | |
enacted | 5 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Colorado
In February, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a budget (S 93) that appropriates $3.6 million for reproductive health care for non-Medicaid-eligible individuals. The budget went into effect upon signing.
Maryland
In May, Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation (S 848) that appropriates $2 million toward grants for organizations that support equitable access to abortion. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
In May, Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation (H 930) that establishes the Public Health Abortion Grant Program to support abortion clinics. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.
Washington
In May, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed a budget (S 5167) that appropriates $3.5 million to programs and grants to maintain access to abortion care, which is approximately $4 million less than was appropriated in 2024. The budget went into effect upon signing.
Provider specific policies
AbortionProvider specific policies
Allows other health professionals to provide care
State Legislation
introduced | 8 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionProvider specific policies
Expands or restricts training
State Legislation
introduced | 5 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 1 | |
passed legislature | 0 | |
enacted | 0 | |
vetoed | 0 |
AbortionProvider specific policies
Only physicians can provide care
State Legislation
introduced | 5 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Wyoming
In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation (H 42) that requires abortion facilities performing procedural abortions to be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers and requires providers to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 10 miles of the clinic. The law, which is a targeted regulation of abortion providers, or TRAP law, went into effect upon signing.
Repeals
AbortionRepeals
Repeals
State Legislation
introduced | 63 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 1 | |
passed legislature | 2 | |
enacted | 2 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Colorado
In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 183) that conforms state law to the 2024 constitutional amendment that repealed the ban on public funding of abortion by removing the ban from the state code and regulations. The law requires abortion care to be included in all medical service coverage under family planning and related services, and allows religious refusal for coverage of abortion services. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January 2026.
New York
In May, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation (S 3007) that repeals the state’s abortion reporting requirements, with an exception if the patient requests the products of conception in order to dispose of them. The law also lists abortion as a form of emergency treatment that hospitals must provide. It went into effect upon signing.
Reporting requirements
AbortionReporting requirements
Abortion reporting requirements
State Legislation
introduced | 17 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 2 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Montana
In May, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation (H 723) that requires abortion providers to complete a reporting form indicating whether any infants were “born alive” from abortion care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in October.
Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers
AbortionTargeted Regulation of Abortion Providers
Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers
State Legislation
introduced | 14 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 3 | |
enacted | 3 | |
vetoed | 0 |
Missouri
In May, the Missouri legislature adopted a resolution (HJR 73) that would, if approved by voters, amend the state constitution to largely repeal a 2024 referendum vote that enshrined abortion rights in that constitution. The resolution would replace the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment with a ban on abortion that has limited exceptions for rape and incest through 12 weeks of pregnancy, as well as for lethal fetal anomalies. The amendment would also require parental consent for any minor seeking an abortion, affirm the state’s right to enact TRAP laws, ban public funding of abortion, prohibit abortion based on fetal disabilities diagnoses and ban transgender health care for people younger than 18. The new amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November 2026 or sooner if the governor calls a special election.
North Dakota
In April, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R) signed legislation (H 1511) that requires the state Board of Medicine to create an instructional course that providers must review within two years of performing any abortions. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January 2026.
Wyoming
In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation (H 42) that requires abortion facilities performing procedural abortions to be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers and requires providers to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 10 miles of the clinic. The law, which is a targeted regulation of abortion providers, or TRAP law, went into effect upon signing.
Ultrasound or fetal heartbeat testing
AbortionUltrasound or fetal heartbeat testing
Ultrasound and fetal heartbeat test requirements
State Legislation
introduced | 13 | |
---|---|---|
passed one chamber | 0 | |
passed legislature | 1 | |
enacted | 1 | |
vetoed | 1 |
Wyoming
In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Mark Gordon's (R) veto of legislation (H 64) that requires an ultrasound and fetal heartbeat test before medication abortion can be administered. The bill went into effect in March.