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

Policy Trends in the States: First Quarter 2018
Policy Analysis

States Must Act to Shore Up the Federal Contraceptive Coverage Guarantee
State Laws and Policies

Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Nurses’ Authority to Prescribe or Dispense
United States
Contraception
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives
United States
Contraception
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Protecting Confidentiality for Individuals Insured as Dependents
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Abortion
Contraception
Teens
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
State Family Planning Funding Restrictions
United States
Abortion
Contraception
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to Contraceptive Services
United States
Contraception
Teens
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Emergency Contraception
United States
Contraception
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Medicaid Family Planning Eligibility Expansions
United States
Contraception
March 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Refusing to Provide Health Services
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
December 2018 Infographic
State abortion bans by gestational age
United States
Abortion
Contraception

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Access to contraception is fundamental to ensuring that women can plan for their families and participate fully in society

Elizabeth Nash

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