This is an unfortunate day in America for many women.
The U.S. Supreme Court voted Friday to ban Roe vs. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to an abortion.
In the 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that “the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.”
Abortion laws and restrictions vary by state and, now the federal protection has been overturned, abortion will not be accessible everywhere in the U.S.
Here is where abortion laws stand in each state, as reported by the Guttmacher Institute:
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
1. Alabama- Likely To Be Illegal
Has a full abortion ban from 2019 that is likely to be enforced, and a pre-Roe ban that could be brought back.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
2. Alaska- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
3. Arizona- Uncertain, Likely Illegal
Has a pre-Roe abortion ban that is unlikely to be enforced. The Republican governor has said the state’s 15-week ban, passed earlier this year, supersedes the previous ban.
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4. Arkansas- Illegal
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
5. California- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
6. Colorado- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
7. Connecticut- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
8. Delaware- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
9. District of Columbia- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
10. Florida- Uncertain
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
11. Georgia- Likely To be Illegal
Has a six-week ban from 2019 that is pending in the courts and would likely take effect.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
12. Hawaii- Likely To Remain Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
13. Idaho – Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect 30 days after Roe is overturned.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
14. Illinois- Likely To Remain Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
15. Indiana- Uncertain, Likely to Ban
Has a Republican governor who has expressed interest in convening a special session to pass new antiabortion laws.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
16. Iowa- Likely to Ban
Has a six-week ban from 2018 that was ruled unconstitutional but could be brought back. The state has a Republican governor and a Republican-led legislature.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
17. Kansas – Uncertain
Will hold a statewide referendum in August on a constitutional amendment that would eliminate abortion protections recognized in a state Supreme Court ruling.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
18. Kentucky- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that takes effect immediately. No waiting period or certification is required.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
19. Louisiana- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that takes effect immediately. No waiting period or certification is required.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
20. Maine- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
21. Maryland- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
22. Massachusetts- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
23. Michigan- Uncertain
Has a pre-Roe abortion ban that has been temporarily blocked by the courts. The Democratic governor and Democratic attorney general, who said they would not enforce the ban, are both are up for reelection this year.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
24. Minnesota- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
25. Mississippi- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect within days. The state’s attorney general must first certify the court’s decision.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
26. Missouri- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect within days. The state’s attorney general must first certify the court’s decision.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
27. Montana- Uncertain
Has abortion protections in the state constitution. The Republican governor and a Republican-controlled legislature may choose to pursue an abortion ban.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
28. Nebraska- Uncertain
Has a Republican governor who expressed interest in convening a special session to pass new antiabortion laws, but a recent vote to create a trigger ban narrowly failed in the legislature.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
29. Nevada- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
30. New Hampshire- Likely to Remain Legal
Has no explicit abortion protections, but the Republican governor said abortion will remain safe and legal. The legislature is led by Republicans.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
31. New Jersey- Legal
| Has abortion protections in place. |
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
32. New Mexico- Likely to Remain Legal
Has no explicit abortion protections, but abortion is likely to remain legal.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
33. New York- Legal
Has no explicit abortion protections, but abortion is likely to remain legal.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
34. North Carolina- Uncertain
The Republican-controlled legislature may try to pass new antiabortion laws. The Democratic governor, who has vetoed past antiabortion legislation, will be up for reelection in 2024.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
35. North Dakota- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect within 30 days after the state’s legislative council approves the state attorney general’s certification.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
36. Ohio- Likely To Be Illegal
Has a six-week ban blocked by courts that is likely to be enforced.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
37. Oklahoma- Illegal
Has a full ban is already in effect. The state also has a trigger ban.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
38. Oregon- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
39. Pennsylvania- Uncertain
Has a Republican-led legislature that may try to pass new antiabortion laws. The Democratic governor, who has vetoed past antiabortion legislation, is up for reelection this year.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
40. Rhode Island- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
41. South Carolina- Likely to Be Illegal
Has a six-week ban blocked by courts that is likely to be enforced.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
42. South Dakota- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect immediately. No waiting period or certification is required.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
43. Tennessee- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect 30 days after Roe is overturned.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
44. Texas- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a six-week ban that is already in effect and a full trigger ban that will take effect 30 days after Roe is overturned.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
45. Utah- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect within days. The state’s legislative general counsel must first certify the court’s decision.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
46. Vermont- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
47. Virginia- Uncertain
Has no explicit abortion protections, but abortion is likely to remain legal if Democrats hold the state Senate in 2023.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
48. Washington- Legal
Has abortion protections in place.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
49. West Virginia- Likely To be Illegal
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
50. Wisconsin- Uncertain
Has a pre-Roe abortion ban that the Democratic governor and Democratic attorney general say they will not enforce.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
51. Wyoming- Illegal Within 30 Days
Has a trigger ban that will take effect within 30 days. The governor must first certify the court’s decision.
List of States Where Abortions are Legal and Illegal was originally published on rnbphilly.com
