My 16 year old granddaughter is pregnant and says she going kill herself if she doesn't get an abortion. Although I've heard something like this before, I naturally prefer the former to later. Since we live in Washington State which is a free state, she will visit us and get an abortion. This got me thinking about where abortion was legal so I did a state by state search. And guess what , in most states an abortion is available without leaving your state..
29 states allow free access to abortion at least up to 15 weeks or more.
21 states completely outlaw abortion with the exception of health of the mother. Some of the states states allow an exemption for rape or incest but that often requires a court action.
The Bible Belt
There are few exceptions in the Bible Belt, that is the salve states. If you're not familiar with the term, this is Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Unless you can prove that you'll die if you don't have an abortion or that you're a victim of rape or incest as directed by court, then you're going have to travel to get an abortion. It is estimated that 50% of those in states that do not have accessed to abortion will not be able to travel. Texas allows you to get an abortion in the first 6 weeks which means you may be able to meet the deadline but most won't.
So where do you go if you live here in God's country. If you're in Texas, you can cross the border. Into Mexico. The Supreme Count of Mexico recently ruled unanimously that abortion was not a crime. You can also go to New Mexico which a free state but because it is rural state, you'll find it hard to find abortion clinics. Your best bet is probably Colorado, a free state that welcomes women seeking a choice in an abortion. For the rest of these states Florida, North Carolina, or Colorado are you're best bet.
Florida
Florida is a semi-free state meaning you can get an abortion up to 15 weeks
North Carolina.
Driving North, skip South Carolina, another slave state. In North Carolina it's most likely you will be welcome. I say most likely because there is a contingent of legislators seeking to take away a woman's right to choose, but the odds are they will fail in this state.
Virginia
You will be welcome in Virginia but there is a movement to limit abortion to the first 15 weeks.
West Virginia
While abortion is legal in West Virginia, the state has several requirements before an abortion can be performed such as a waiting period, counseling, consent, and limitations on the type of abortions. Also there are few places you can get an abortion.
The Northeast
Driving North through the northeast abortions are available in every state. Pennsylvania does have a time limit but that will probably not be a problem.
The Midwest
Ohio
Ohio like Texas has limited abortions to the first 6 weeks. So if you are local, you might get an abortion within this narrow window but for out of stators, they should probably go elsewhere.
Indiana
Abortion in Indiana is legal now but it might not stay that way as it's a red state. Abortions are available in 1st and 2nd trimester but there are a number requirements plus not all procedures are legal.
Illinois
Illinois is free state
Missouri
Missouri is a state to avoid. Practically all abortions are illegal including rape and incest. However, Illinois is only a few hours drive from St. Louis.
North and South Dakota
Skip both states as abortions are illegal
Iowa
Iowa is a free state allowing abortions into the 2nd trimester.
Nebraska
I would call Nebraska a free state as Abortions are available up to 20 weeks
Colorado
Colorado is free state
New Mexico
New Mexico is a free state.
Wyoming
In Wyoming all abortions are illegal with exception of rape or incest.
Montana
I would call Montana a free state even though there are some restrictions. The state allows abortions up to 20 weeks.
Idaho
All abortions illegal
Utah
All abortions illegal
Arizona
The law is unclear but with Arizona surrounded by free states, New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Mexico where abortions are widely available, most of the residents will be able access a clinic.
Nevada
Nevada is a free state
California
California is a free state
Oregon
Oregon is free state
Washington
Washington is a free state
Hawaii
Hawaii is free state
Alaska
Alaska is a free state although there are few restrictions
29 states allow free access to abortion at least up to 15 weeks or more.
21 states completely outlaw abortion with the exception of health of the mother. Some of the states states allow an exemption for rape or incest but that often requires a court action.
The Bible Belt
There are few exceptions in the Bible Belt, that is the salve states. If you're not familiar with the term, this is Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Unless you can prove that you'll die if you don't have an abortion or that you're a victim of rape or incest as directed by court, then you're going have to travel to get an abortion. It is estimated that 50% of those in states that do not have accessed to abortion will not be able to travel. Texas allows you to get an abortion in the first 6 weeks which means you may be able to meet the deadline but most won't.
So where do you go if you live here in God's country. If you're in Texas, you can cross the border. Into Mexico. The Supreme Count of Mexico recently ruled unanimously that abortion was not a crime. You can also go to New Mexico which a free state but because it is rural state, you'll find it hard to find abortion clinics. Your best bet is probably Colorado, a free state that welcomes women seeking a choice in an abortion. For the rest of these states Florida, North Carolina, or Colorado are you're best bet.
Florida
Florida is a semi-free state meaning you can get an abortion up to 15 weeks
North Carolina.
Driving North, skip South Carolina, another slave state. In North Carolina it's most likely you will be welcome. I say most likely because there is a contingent of legislators seeking to take away a woman's right to choose, but the odds are they will fail in this state.
Virginia
You will be welcome in Virginia but there is a movement to limit abortion to the first 15 weeks.
West Virginia
While abortion is legal in West Virginia, the state has several requirements before an abortion can be performed such as a waiting period, counseling, consent, and limitations on the type of abortions. Also there are few places you can get an abortion.
The Northeast
Driving North through the northeast abortions are available in every state. Pennsylvania does have a time limit but that will probably not be a problem.
The Midwest
Ohio
Ohio like Texas has limited abortions to the first 6 weeks. So if you are local, you might get an abortion within this narrow window but for out of stators, they should probably go elsewhere.
Indiana
Abortion in Indiana is legal now but it might not stay that way as it's a red state. Abortions are available in 1st and 2nd trimester but there are a number requirements plus not all procedures are legal.
Illinois
Illinois is free state
Missouri
Missouri is a state to avoid. Practically all abortions are illegal including rape and incest. However, Illinois is only a few hours drive from St. Louis.
North and South Dakota
Skip both states as abortions are illegal
Iowa
Iowa is a free state allowing abortions into the 2nd trimester.
Nebraska
I would call Nebraska a free state as Abortions are available up to 20 weeks
Colorado
Colorado is free state
New Mexico
New Mexico is a free state.
Wyoming
In Wyoming all abortions are illegal with exception of rape or incest.
Montana
I would call Montana a free state even though there are some restrictions. The state allows abortions up to 20 weeks.
Idaho
All abortions illegal
Utah
All abortions illegal
Arizona
The law is unclear but with Arizona surrounded by free states, New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Mexico where abortions are widely available, most of the residents will be able access a clinic.
Nevada
Nevada is a free state
California
California is a free state
Oregon
Oregon is free state
Washington
Washington is a free state
Hawaii
Hawaii is free state
Alaska
Alaska is a free state although there are few restrictions
