State Legislation Tracker

In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of legislation (H 90) that narrows the life exception to the state’s total abortion ban and requires referral to perinatal palliative care after the diagnosis of a lethal fetal anomaly. The law went into effect immediately.

In April, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed legislation (S 1004) that narrows the life exception to the state’s total abortion ban to exclude mental health conditions and limits the types of qualifying conditions. The law went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation (S 31) that narrows the life and health exceptions to the state’s total abortion ban by striking parts of the exceptions and defining what constitutes a “life-threatening” physical condition. The law requires the physician providing the abortion to do everything possible to make sure the fetus survives. The law also clarifies that communication among health care providers, patients, and physicians to determine that an abortion is medically necessary is not part of the definition of aiding and abetting an abortion. The law went into effect upon signing.

In April, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (S 591) that prohibits abortion based on the race of the fetus. The law will go into effect if the state loses the authority to ban abortion totally. Currently, Arkansas has a total abortion ban in effect, except when the life of the pregnant person is in danger.

In May, the Missouri legislature adopted a resolution (HJR 73) that would, if approved by voters, amend the state constitution to largely repeal a 2024 referendum vote that enshrined abortion rights in that constitution. The resolution would replace the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment with a ban on abortion that has limited exceptions for rape and incest through 12 weeks of pregnancy, as well as for lethal fetal anomalies. The amendment would also require parental consent for any minor seeking an abortion, affirm the state’s right to enact TRAP laws, ban public funding of abortion, prohibit abortion based on fetal disabilities diagnoses and ban transgender health care for people younger than 18. The new amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November 2026 or sooner if the governor calls a special election.

In June, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation (S 1388) that expands the state’s alternatives to abortion program. The law is scheduled to go into effect in September.

In March, Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a budget (S 2) that creates a grant program for anti-abortion centers, also known as crisis pregnancy centers. The budget is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In May, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed legislation (S 28) that allows medication abortion and trans health care prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The law also restricts any person or facility from being deceptive, confusing or misleading in advertising about the health care they provide. In addition, it allows medication abortion to be prescribed through telehealth for physicians and other qualified health care practitioners. Finally, providers covered by shield laws from other states will be protected in the same manner as Vermont shield law providers should they be physically present in Vermont. The law went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed legislation (S 113) that allocates $850,000 to anti-abortion centers. The law went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a budget (S 2500) that appropriates $29.5 million to the state’s alternatives to abortion program, $136,000 to an anti abortion center, $10 million to substance use services for pregnant people, $10 million to family planning services, and $222,000 to intensive perinatal care centers. The budget went into effect in July.

In June, Gov. Jeff Landry (R) a budget (H 460) that allocates $2 million for the pregnant and parenting women program and $425,000 for anti-abortion centers. The law went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) signed a budget (H 11) that appropriates $12.4 million to the state’s alternatives to abortion program. $10 million of that support comes from federal funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The budget went into effect in July.

In July, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a budget (H 96) that appropriates funds to maternal health care, anti-abortion centers, and HIV services. The bill appropriates $1 million to programs serving women in areas with high infant mortality rates, $10 million to the state's alternatives to abortion program, $7.5 million to local maternal health programs and services, and $52.7 million for HIV care and expenses. The budget went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed a budget (H 4025) that prohibits state funding from going to Planned Parenthood, creates a rule disrupting abortion affiliates from receiving family planning funding and allocates $2.4 million to anti-abortion centers. The budget also allocates $500,000 for HIV treatment and prevention. The budget is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In June, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a two-year budget (S 1) that allocates $1 billion each year for Medicaid funding of services for pregnant women and $90 million for the state’s alternatives to abortion program. It also allocates $78 million for FY 2026 for family planning services, $73 million for FY 2027, and $5 million each year for maternal health and high-risk pregnancy care. Finally, the budget allocates $85,000 each year to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and $15,000 for reporting of maternal health and mortality in jails. The law is scheduled to go into effect in September.

In March, Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a budget (S 3) that appropriates $100,000 to Pro-Life Utah. The budget is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In April, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation (S 537) that allows anti-abortion centers to use funds from the state’s alternatives-to-abortion program. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In April, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed a budget (H 2026) that allocates $3 million for anti-abortion centers and $53,000 for the state’s maternal mortality review committee. The budget went into effect upon signing.

In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 183) that conforms state law to the 2024 constitutional amendment that repealed the ban on public funding of abortion by removing the ban from the state code and regulations. The law requires abortion care to be included in all medical service coverage under family planning and related services, and allows religious refusal for coverage of abortion services. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January 2026.

In April, Congress approved legislation (B 696) that requires health plans to cover abortion and vasectomies without cost sharing. The law also extends the District of Columbia’s reproductive health care shield law to protect providers, including telehealth providers, from a variety of adverse actions for legally providing reproductive health care and trans health care. The law went into effect upon approval.

In April, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1551) that prohibits someone from being coerced into taking medication abortion pills. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Mark Gordon's (R) veto of legislation (H 64) that requires an ultrasound and fetal heartbeat test before medication abortion can be administered. The bill went into effect in March.

In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 129) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice instead of their own name on the prescription label. The law also strengthens the existing shield law. Finally, the law limits the state’s abortion reporting requirements. It went into effect upon signing.

In February, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation (S 36) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice on the prescription label in place of their own name. The law went into effect upon signing.

In March, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation (A 5285) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice on the prescription label instead of their own name. The law went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed legislation (S 28) that allows medication abortion and trans health care prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The law also restricts any person or facility from being deceptive, confusing or misleading in advertising about the health care they provide. In addition, it allows medication abortion to be prescribed through telehealth for physicians and other qualified health care practitioners. Finally, providers covered by shield laws from other states will be protected in the same manner as Vermont shield law providers should they be physically present in Vermont. The law went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed a budget (S 5167) that appropriates $3.5 million to programs and grants to maintain access to abortion care, which is approximately $4 million less than was appropriated in 2024. The budget went into effect upon signing.

In March, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1610) that expands the medical emergency exception to the state’s total abortion ban to include physical health. However, the law does not apply to psychological or emotional emergencies or if the pregnant person says they will harm themselves. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In May, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 130) that requires pregnancy-related emergency treatment to be provided if requested by the patient or if the care is clearly necessary. The law went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation (H 7287) that requires hospital emergency departments to provide reproductive health services related to pregnancy complications when those services are necessary to treat a serious risk to a patient’s life or health. The law also establishes an account that will provide funds to reproductive health and LGBTQ support organizations. The funds will be used to cover costs associated with receiving reproductive and gender-affirming health services, such as costs for travel and lodging. Finally, the law adds assisted reproduction and gender-affirming health services to the state’s shield law. The law went into effect in July.

In May, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) signed legislation (A 235) that allows providers of reproductive health care and their employees to request that any personal information maintained by the secretary of state or government employees be kept confidential. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In June, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) vetoed legislation (A 411) that would have allowed medication abortion prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The governor stated that there are sufficient protections for medication abortion providers in the state.

In April, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed legislation (S 5557) that requires hospitals to provide abortion care when necessary in medical emergencies. The law went into effect upon signing.

In March, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1307) that prohibits state-funded universities from allowing or directing people providing them with financial services to help facilitate access to abortion or transgender health care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In April, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed legislation (H 1551) that prohibits someone from being coerced into taking medication abortion pills. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In June, Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed legislation (H 425) that expands the definition of coercion in the state’s abortion coercion ban to include nonphysical control and intimidation. The law is scheduled to go into effect in August.

In June, Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed legislation (H 575) that expands the list of who is liable for providing an illegal abortion in the state to include anyone who causes or “substantially facilitates” an abortion, such as all those involved in administering, prescribing, dispensing, advertising or selling medication abortion pills. In addition, the law allows the patient to bring action against some of the individuals listed above—although actions may not be brought against the doctor or pharmacist (or against patient themselves). The law is scheduled to go into effect in August.

In May, the Missouri legislature adopted a resolution (HJR 73) that would, if approved by voters, amend the state constitution to largely repeal a 2024 referendum vote that enshrined abortion rights in that constitution. The resolution would replace the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment with a ban on abortion that has limited exceptions for rape and incest through 12 weeks of pregnancy, as well as for lethal fetal anomalies. The amendment would also require parental consent for any minor seeking an abortion, affirm the state’s right to enact TRAP laws, ban public funding of abortion, prohibit abortion based on fetal disabilities diagnoses and ban transgender health care for people younger than 18. The new amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November 2026 or sooner if the governor calls a special election.

In May, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation (S 154) that prohibits the sale of aborted fetal tissue for research or education. The law went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation (H 723) that requires abortion providers to complete a reporting form indicating whether any infants were “born alive” from abortion care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in October.

In June, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation (S 31) that narrows the life and health exceptions to the state’s total abortion ban by striking parts of the exceptions and defining what constitutes a “life-threatening” physical condition. The law requires the physician providing the abortion to do everything possible to make sure the fetus survives. The law also clarifies that communication among health care providers, patients, and physicians to determine that an abortion is medically necessary is not part of the definition of aiding and abetting an abortion. The law went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation (S 33) that prohibits the state government from contracting with “abortion assistance entities.” The law is scheduled to go into effect in September.

In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 129) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice instead of their own name on the prescription label. The law also strengthens the existing shield law. Finally, the law limits the state’s abortion reporting requirements. It went into effect upon signing.

In April, Congress approved legislation (B 696) that requires health plans to cover abortion and vasectomies without cost sharing. The law also extends the District of Columbia’s reproductive health care shield law to protect providers, including telehealth providers, from a variety of adverse actions for legally providing reproductive health care and trans health care. The law went into effect upon approval.

In July, Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed legislation (H 205) that amends the state’s shield law to protect all lawful health care services. In addition, the law expands the types of out-of-state legal orders that Delaware cannot comply with to include arrest warrants and all other legal processes for obtaining testimony or information for investigations pertaining to legally provided health care. The law also adds a provision preventing state entities from providing information to federal law enforcement. The law went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed legislation (H 357) that allows health care providers who prescribe medication abortion pills to use the name of their health care practice on the prescription label instead of their own name. The law is scheduled to go into effect in June.

In January, Gov. Josh Stein (D) signed an executive order (EO 8) that implements shield law provisions to protect access to reproductive health care. The order requires state agencies to find ways to protect people or entities that provide, seek or assist with reproductive health care services, and prohibits the agencies from cooperating with out-of-state efforts to impose civil or criminal penalties against those individuals and entities. The order directs the agencies to examine their own policies around the collection and storing of womenÔøΩs reproductive health data, calls on the department of health to create materials on the services available for pregnant people, and requires the department to take ÔøΩall appropriate and reasonableÔøΩ steps to ensure access to reproductive health care. The order went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed legislation (S 28) that allows medication abortion and trans health care prescribers to use the name of their facility on the medication’s label in place of their own name. The law also restricts any person or facility from being deceptive, confusing or misleading in advertising about the health care they provide. In addition, it allows medication abortion to be prescribed through telehealth for physicians and other qualified health care practitioners. Finally, providers covered by shield laws from other states will be protected in the same manner as Vermont shield law providers should they be physically present in Vermont. The law went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed legislation (S 5632) that expands the state’s shield law to protect provision, assistance and receipt of reproductive health care. The law also expands the definition of “assistance” to include providing financial, logistic, informational and travel support, which includes support for people seeking abortion care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In June, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a budget (S 101) that appropriates $6 million to several municipal governments for the purpose of legal defense against actions taken by the federal government that target reproductive health, LGBTQ rights, and other issue areas. The budget also reappropriates some remaining funds from a 2022 budget toward promoting awareness of reproductive health services, research on disparities in reproductive health access, and grants for organizations that provide reproductive and sexual health education. The budget went into effect upon signing.

In February, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a budget (S 93) that appropriates $3.6 million for reproductive health care for non-Medicaid-eligible individuals. The budget went into effect upon signing.

In June, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation (H 7287) that requires hospital emergency departments to provide reproductive health services related to pregnancy complications when those services are necessary to treat a serious risk to a patient’s life or health. The law also establishes an account that will provide funds to reproductive health and LGBTQ support organizations. The funds will be used to cover costs associated with receiving reproductive and gender-affirming health services, such as costs for travel and lodging. Finally, the law adds assisted reproduction and gender-affirming health services to the state’s shield law. The law went into effect in July.

In June, Gov. JB Pritzker (D) signed legislation (S 2510) that reimburses up to $1,000 for lodging and travel expenses for eligible employees, retirees and dependents if they need to travel for reproductive health care, up to a total of $250,000. In addition, the law allocates $1 million for the Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Reporting Systems Program and the Adverse Health Care Event Reporting and Patient Safety Initiative. It also allocates $5.8 million for grants and administrative expenses for family planning programs. The law went into effect in July.

In May, Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation (S 848) that appropriates $2 million toward grants for organizations that support equitable access to abortion. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In May, Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation (H 930) that establishes the Public Health Abortion Grant Program to support abortion clinics. The law is scheduled to go into effect in July.

In May, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed a budget (S 5167) that appropriates $3.5 million to programs and grants to maintain access to abortion care, which is approximately $4 million less than was appropriated in 2024. The budget went into effect upon signing.

In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation (H 42) that requires abortion facilities performing procedural abortions to be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers and requires providers to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 10 miles of the clinic. The law, which is a targeted regulation of abortion providers, or TRAP law, went into effect upon signing.

In April, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation (S 183) that conforms state law to the 2024 constitutional amendment that repealed the ban on public funding of abortion by removing the ban from the state code and regulations. The law requires abortion care to be included in all medical service coverage under family planning and related services, and allows religious refusal for coverage of abortion services. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January 2026.

In May, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation (S 3007) that repeals the state’s abortion reporting requirements, with an exception if the patient requests the products of conception in order to dispose of them. The law also lists abortion as a form of emergency treatment that hospitals must provide. It went into effect upon signing.

In May, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed legislation (H 723) that requires abortion providers to complete a reporting form indicating whether any infants were “born alive” from abortion care. The law is scheduled to go into effect in October.

In May, the Missouri legislature adopted a resolution (HJR 73) that would, if approved by voters, amend the state constitution to largely repeal a 2024 referendum vote that enshrined abortion rights in that constitution. The resolution would replace the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment with a ban on abortion that has limited exceptions for rape and incest through 12 weeks of pregnancy, as well as for lethal fetal anomalies. The amendment would also require parental consent for any minor seeking an abortion, affirm the state’s right to enact TRAP laws, ban public funding of abortion, prohibit abortion based on fetal disabilities diagnoses and ban transgender health care for people younger than 18. The new amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November 2026 or sooner if the governor calls a special election.

In April, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R) signed legislation (H 1511) that requires the state Board of Medicine to create an instructional course that providers must review within two years of performing any abortions. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January 2026.

In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation (H 42) that requires abortion facilities performing procedural abortions to be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers and requires providers to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 10 miles of the clinic. The law, which is a targeted regulation of abortion providers, or TRAP law, went into effect upon signing.

In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Mark Gordon's (R) veto of legislation (H 64) that requires an ultrasound and fetal heartbeat test before medication abortion can be administered. The bill went into effect in March.