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Abortion Status Post-Dobbs

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

State-by-state abortion legality after Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health (2022), including gestational limits and statutory exceptions.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2026

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StatusGestational LimitExceptions
BannedNo proceduresLife of mother only
LegalViability (~24 wks)Life/health
Restricted15 weeksMedical emergency
BannedNo proceduresLife of mother only
LegalViabilityLife/health (state constitutional)
LegalNo limitConstitutional right
LegalViabilityLife/health
LegalViabilityLife/health/anomaly
Restricted6 weeksRape/incest/life (15 wk for rape)
Restricted6 weeks (LMP)Rape/incest (with police report)
LegalViabilityLife/health
BannedNo proceduresRape/incest/life
LegalViabilityLife/health
BannedNo proceduresRape/incest/life/anomaly
Restricted6 weeksRape/incest/life
Legal22 weeksLife/health (state const. right)
BannedNo proceduresLife of mother only
BannedNo proceduresLife/lethal anomaly
LegalViabilityLife/health
LegalViabilityLife/health/anomaly
Legal24 weeksLife/health/anomaly
LegalViabilityLife/health (state const.)
LegalNo limitState constitutional right
BannedNo proceduresRape (reported)/life
RestrictedVariable (Amend. 3)Voters restored right Nov 2024
LegalViabilityState const. (Armstrong)
Restricted12 weeksRape/incest/life
Legal24 weeksLife/health
Legal24 weeksLife/anomaly
LegalNo limitStatutory right
LegalNo limitNo restriction
Legal24 weeksLife/health/viability
Restricted12 weeksRape/incest (20 wk)/anomaly
BannedNo proceduresRape/incest (early)/life
LegalViabilityIssue 1 (state const.)
BannedNo proceduresLife of mother only
LegalNo limitStatutory right
Legal24 weeksLife/health
LegalViabilityLife/health
Restricted6 weeksRape/incest (12 wk)/life
BannedNo proceduresLife of mother only
BannedNo proceduresLife/serious risk
BannedNo proceduresLife/serious impairment
Restricted18 weeksRape/incest/life/anomaly
LegalNo limitState const. (Prop 5)
Legal26 weeks 6 daysLife/health (3 docs after)
LegalViabilityLife/health
BannedNo proceduresRape/incest (8 wk)/life/anomaly
Legal20 weeksLife/medical emergency
RestrictedLitigation pendingBans enjoined; provider rules apply
LegalNo limitNo restriction

Abortion laws are in active litigation in many states; injunctions, ballot measures, and trigger statutes shift the legal landscape rapidly. Always confirm current operational status with local providers and the Center for Reproductive Rights' tracker before relying on this data.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.