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The United States Supreme Court voted on Friday invalidate Roe v. Wadethe historic decision of 1973 which guaranteed the right to abortion.
In Decision 5-4, the court ruled that “the Constitution does not confer the right to an abortion.”
Abortion laws and restrictions vary from state to state, and now that federal protection has been rolled back, abortion will no longer be available everywhere in the United States.
Some states have trigger laws in place that immediately ban abortion once Roe has been overturned. Others guarantee the right to abortion through laws or constitutional amendments.
Here’s where each state’s abortion laws stand, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that focuses on sexual and reproductive health, and other reports.
Alabama
A near total ban on abortion prior to Roe v. Wade but which had not been in force since 1973 will come back into force. The right to abortion is prohibited by the state constitution.
Alaska
The right to abortion is protected by law and the state constitution. Governor Mike Dunleavy, however, said the the annulment of Roe v. Wade will coach “renewed conversation” on the issue of abortion rights in the state.
Arizona
A pre-Roe v. Wade prohibits abortions except when the mother’s life is in danger. Governor Doug Ducey in April signed a law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy which will come into effect.
Arkansas
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal. Once Roe was revoked, it would take effect immediately with no further action required. Arkansas also has a pre-Roe v. Wade in the books as well as a near-total ban signed in 2021.
California
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
Colorado
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
Connecticut
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
Delaware
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
Florida
A law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy will come into force on July 1.
Georgia
A law banning abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy has been signed in 2019 but not effective after legal challenges.
Hawaii
The right to abortion is protected by state law.
Idaho
A trigger law making abortion illegal goes into effect 30 days after Roe’s cancellation.
Illinois
The right to abortion is protected by State Law.
Indiana
The right to abortion is neither protected nor prohibited in the state constitution.
Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court in June reversed a previous court decision that the state constitution guaranteed the right to abortion.
Kansas
The right to abortion is protected by state law. Voters will decide on August 2 whether or not to amend the state constitution to say there is no right to abortion.
Kentucky
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal immediately after Roe’s cancellation. Kentucky also has a new 15 week abortion ban on the books which has been legally challenged.
Louisiana
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal immediately after Roe’s cancellation. The state constitution also prohibits the right to abortion. Legislators recently approved a bill to prohibit abortion after “fertilization and implantation”.
Maine
The right to abortion is protected by state law.
Maryland
The right to abortion is protected by state law.
Massachusetts
The right to abortion is protected by state law.
Michigan
A The pre-Roe v. Wade bans abortions, but a judge ruled in May that the state government could not enforce the law as a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood against the state unfolds. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is also working on protect the right in the state.
Minnesota
The right to abortion is protected by the state constitution.
Mississippi
A trigger law banning nearly all abortions would go into effect immediately after Roe’s cancellation. In addition to its 15-week abortion ban at the center of the Supreme Court case, Mississippi has a 6-week abortion ban.
Missouri
Missouri ended the right to abortion following the Supreme Court ruling. On Friday, Governor Mike Parsons tweeted that he signed a proclamation activating the Unborn Child’s Right to Life Act, ending elective abortions in the state.
Montana
The right to abortion is currently protected under the state constitution.
Nebraska
The right to abortion is neither protected nor prohibited in the state constitution. Governor Pete Ricketts said he will push for the state legislature to pass a total ban on abortion if Roe v. Wade is canceled.
Nevada
The right to abortion is protected by the Revised Statutes of Nevada, the codified laws of the state.
New Hampshire
The right to abortion is not protected by state law.
New Jersey
The right to abortion is protected by the state constitution.
New Mexico
The right to abortion is neither protected nor prohibited in the state constitution.
New York
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
North Carolina
The right to abortion is not protected by state law.
North Dakota
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal. After Roe’s overturn, the Legislative Council must approve a recommendation from the state attorney general that the abortion ban is constitutional.
Ohio
The right to abortion is not protected by state law.
Oklahoma
Currently, Oklahoma has a almost total ban on abortion. However, a trigger law is also put in place to make abortion illegal if Roe is overturned. He would only need a certificate from the Attorney General.
Oregon
The right to have an abortion is protected by the state constitution.
Pennsylvania
The right to abortion is not protected by constitutional or statutory laws.
Rhode Island
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
Caroline from the south
The right to abortion is not protected by state law.
South Dakota
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal. Once Roe was revoked, it would take effect immediately with no further action required.
Tennessee
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal that comes into effect 30 days after Roe’s cancellation with no further action required. The state constitution prohibits the protection of law.
Texas
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal that comes into effect 30 days after Roe’s cancellation with no further action required. The state already has a 6-week ban in effect.
Utah
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal. The Legislative General Counsel must certify that the Legislature may prohibit abortion before it takes effect.
Vermont
The right to abortion is protected by updated state laws.
Virginia
The right to abortion is not protected by constitutional or statutory laws.
Washington
Under the Washington Code, individuals are not allowed to interfere with a pregnant person’s right to an abortion.
West Virginia
A state constitutional amendment prohibits protection of the right to abortion.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a pre-Roe law dating back to 1849 making abortion a crime that could come back into effect if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Wyoming
A trigger law is in place to make abortion illegal. It would require certification by the Governor, advised by the Attorney General within 30 days of the Supreme Court’s decision.
This is a developing story. Please check for updates.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect Iowa’s status.
Where Abortion Stands in Your State: A State-by-State Breakdown of Abortion Laws originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
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