United States Contraception

State Policies on Contraception

The Guttmacher Institute monitors and analyzes legislation, regulation and judicial action related to state policy developments on access to contraception and related services. This effort is used to prepare monthly updates on new policy developments and the status of state laws and policies.

Policy Analysis

State Policy Trends 2019: A Wave of Abortion Bans, But Some States Are Fighting Back
State Policy Resources
State Laws and Policies

Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Nurses’ Authority to Prescribe or Dispense
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Contraception
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives
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Contraception
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Protecting Confidentiality for Individuals Insured as Dependents
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Abortion
Contraception
Teens
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
State Family Planning Funding Restrictions
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Abortion
Contraception
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
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Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to Contraceptive Services
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Contraception
Teens
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Emergency Contraception
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Contraception
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Medicaid Family Planning Eligibility Expansions
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Contraception
January 1, 2020 State Laws and Policies
Refusing to Provide Health Services
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Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
December 2019 Infographic
In 2019, 17 states enacted some type of abortion restriction, while 9 states protected or expanded abortion access
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Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Amid ongoing challenges, reproductive rights supporters have scored key state-level victories on contraceptive access and abortion rights.

Elizabeth Nash

Senior State Issues Manager

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