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Abortion in the United States

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Abortion in the United States

In the United States, abortion is a divisive issue in politics and culture wars. Prior to the mid-19th century, English common law formed the basis of abortion law in the colonies and the early Republic. Connecticut was the first state to regulate abortion in 1821; it outlawed abortion after quickening, the moment in pregnancy when the pregnant woman starts to feel the fetus's movement in the uterus, and forbade the use of poisons to induce one post-quickening. Many states subsequently passed various laws on abortion until the Supreme Court of the United States decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decriminalized abortion nationwide in 1973. The Roe decision imposed a federally mandated uniform framework for state legislation on the subject. It also established a minimal period during which abortion is legal, with more or fewer restrictions throughout the pregnancy. That basic framework, modified in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), remained nominally in place, although the effective availability of abortion varied significantly from state to state, as many counties had no abortion providers. Casey held that a law could not place legal restrictions imposing an "undue burden" for "the purpose or effect of placing a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion of a nonviable fetus." In December 2021, the FDA legalized telemedicine provision of medication abortion pills with delivery by mail, but many states have laws which restrict this option. In 2022, Roe and Casey were overturned in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, ending protection of abortion rights by the United States Constitution and allowing individual states to regulate any aspect of abortion not preempted by federal law. Since 1976, the Republican Party has generally sought to restrict abortion access based on the stage of pregnancy or to criminalize abortion, whereas the Democratic Party has generally defended access to abortion and has made contraception easier to obtain. The abortion-rights movement advocates for patient choice and bodily autonomy, while the anti-abortion movement advocate that the fetus has a right to live. Historically framed as a debate between the pro-choice and pro-life labels, most Americans agree with some positions of each side. Support for abortion gradually increased in the U.S. beginning in the early 1970s, and stabilized during the 2010s. The abortion rate has continuously declined from a peak in 1980 of 30 per 1,000 women of childbearing age (15–44) to 11.3 by 2018. In 2018, 78% of abortions were performed at 9 weeks or less gestation, and 92% of abortions were performed at 13 weeks or less gestation. By 2023, medication abortions accounted for 63% of all abortions. Almost 25% of women will have had an abortion by age 45, with 20% of 30 year olds having had one. In 2019, 60% of women who had abortions were already mothers, and 50% already had two or more children. Increased access to birth control has been statistically linked to reductions in the abortion rate. The first state to decriminalize abortion prior to Roe was Hawaii. As of 2025, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have a right to abortion in their state constitutions, either explicitly or as interpreted by the state supreme court. Other states, such as Massachusetts and Oregon, protect abortion under state law. The state constitutions of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia explicitly contain no right to an abortion, while the state constitution of Nebraska prohibits abortion after the first trimester.

Tables

· Legal status › Penalties by state
Abortion providers
Abortion providers
State
Abortion providers
Sentence
Patients getting abortions
Alabama
Alabama
State
Alabama
Sentence
Performing an abortion is a Class A felony punishable by imprisonment for at least 10 years up to 99 years or life. Attempting to perform an abortion is a Class C felony punishable by imprisonment for at least 1 year and 1 day up to 10 years.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Arkansas
Arkansas
State
Arkansas
Sentence
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is an unclassified felony punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 10 years and/or a maximum fine of $100,000.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Idaho
Idaho
State
Idaho
Sentence
Performing an abortion is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 2 and not more than 5 years and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
Sentence
Purposely terminating a pregnancy other than by live birth is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 and not more than 5 years and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
Indiana
Indiana
State
Indiana
Sentence
Performing an illegal abortion is a Level 5 felony punishable by imprisonment for 1 to 6 years and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Kentucky
Kentucky
State
Kentucky
Sentence
Intentional termination of life of an unborn human being is a class D felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 and not more than 5 years.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Louisiana
Louisiana
State
Louisiana
Sentence
Committing an abortion is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year and not more than ten years and/or a fine of not less than $10,000 or more than $100,000.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Mississippi
Mississippi
State
Mississippi
Sentence
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Missouri
Missouri
State
Missouri
Sentence
Performing an abortion is a class B felony punishable by imprisonment for at least five years and no more than fifteen years.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
North Dakota
North Dakota
State
North Dakota
Sentence
Performing an abortion is a class C felony punishable by imprisonment for a maximum of five years and/or a fine of $10,000.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
State
Oklahoma
Sentence
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ten years and/or a maximum fine of $100,000.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
South Dakota
South Dakota
State
South Dakota
Sentence
Procurement of abortion is a class 6 felony punishable by up to two years imprisonment and/or a fine of $4,000.
Tennessee
Tennessee
State
Tennessee
Sentence
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a class C felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 3 years and not more than 15 years.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Texas
Texas
State
Texas
Sentence
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a first-degree felony if an unborn child ("an individual living member of the homo sapiens species from fertilization until birth, including the entire embryonic and fetal stages of development") dies as a result of the offense punishable by imprisonment of not less than 5 years and not more than 99 years and a maximum fine of $10,000; or a second-degree felony otherwise punishable by imprisonment of not less than 2 years and not more than 20 years and a maximum fine of $10,000.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Utah
Utah
State
Utah
Sentence
Killing an unborn child (not defined in the statute) is a second-degree felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 and not more than 15 years.
West Virginia
West Virginia
State
West Virginia
Sentence
Performing an illegal abortion is a felony punishable by imprisonment for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 10 years.
Sentence
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Wyoming
Wyoming
State
Wyoming
Sentence
Violation of abortion restrictions is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 14 years.
State
Sentence
Abortion providers
Patients getting abortions
Alabama
Performing an abortion is a Class A felony punishable by imprisonment for at least 10 years up to 99 years or life. Attempting to perform an abortion is a Class C felony punishable by imprisonment for at least 1 year and 1 day up to 10 years.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Arkansas
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is an unclassified felony punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 10 years and/or a maximum fine of $100,000.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Idaho
Performing an abortion is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 2 and not more than 5 years and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
Purposely terminating a pregnancy other than by live birth is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 and not more than 5 years and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
Indiana
Performing an illegal abortion is a Level 5 felony punishable by imprisonment for 1 to 6 years and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Kentucky
Intentional termination of life of an unborn human being is a class D felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 and not more than 5 years.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Louisiana
Committing an abortion is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year and not more than ten years and/or a fine of not less than $10,000 or more than $100,000.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Mississippi
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Missouri
Performing an abortion is a class B felony punishable by imprisonment for at least five years and no more than fifteen years.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
North Dakota
Performing an abortion is a class C felony punishable by imprisonment for a maximum of five years and/or a fine of $10,000.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Oklahoma
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ten years and/or a maximum fine of $100,000.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
South Dakota
Procurement of abortion is a class 6 felony punishable by up to two years imprisonment and/or a fine of $4,000.
Tennessee
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a class C felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 3 years and not more than 15 years.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Texas
Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a first-degree felony if an unborn child ("an individual living member of the homo sapiens species from fertilization until birth, including the entire embryonic and fetal stages of development") dies as a result of the offense punishable by imprisonment of not less than 5 years and not more than 99 years and a maximum fine of $10,000; or a second-degree felony otherwise punishable by imprisonment of not less than 2 years and not more than 20 years and a maximum fine of $10,000.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Utah
Killing an unborn child (not defined in the statute) is a second-degree felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 and not more than 15 years.
West Virginia
Performing an illegal abortion is a felony punishable by imprisonment for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 10 years.
None authorized by the state's ban on abortion.
Wyoming
Violation of abortion restrictions is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 14 years.
Abortion rate per 1,000 women, 2021[302] · Statistics › Abortion and ethnicity
African American women
African American women
Ethnicity
African American women
Abortion rate
28.6
Hispanic women
Hispanic women
Ethnicity
Hispanic women
Abortion rate
12.3
Other women
Other women
Ethnicity
Other women
Abortion rate
9.2
White women
White women
Ethnicity
White women
Abortion rate
6.4
Ethnicity
Abortion rate
African American women
28.6
Hispanic women
12.3
Other women
9.2
White women
6.4
· Statistics › Reasons for abortions
25.5%
25.5%
Percentage of women
25.5%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Want to postpone childbearing
21.3%
21.3%
Percentage of women
21.3%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Cannot afford a baby
14.1%
14.1%
Percentage of women
14.1%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Has relationship problem or partner does not want pregnancy
12.2%
12.2%
Percentage of women
12.2%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Too young; parent(s) or other(s) object to pregnancy
10.8%
10.8%
Percentage of women
10.8%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Having a child will disrupt education or employment
7.9%
7.9%
Percentage of women
7.9%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Want no (more) children
3.3%
3.3%
Percentage of women
3.3%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Risk to fetal health
2.8%
2.8%
Percentage of women
2.8%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Risk to maternal health
2.1%
2.1%
Percentage of women
2.1%
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
Other
Percentage of women
Primary reason for choosing an abortion
25.5%
Want to postpone childbearing
21.3%
Cannot afford a baby
14.1%
Has relationship problem or partner does not want pregnancy
12.2%
Too young; parent(s) or other(s) object to pregnancy
10.8%
Having a child will disrupt education or employment
7.9%
Want no (more) children
3.3%
Risk to fetal health
2.8%
Risk to maternal health
2.1%
Other
· Statistics › Reasons for abortions
71%
71%
Percentage of women
71%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman did not recognize she was pregnant or misjudged gestation
48%
48%
Percentage of women
48%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman had found it hard to make arrangements for an earlier abortion
33%
33%
Percentage of women
33%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman was afraid to tell her partner or parents
24%
24%
Percentage of women
24%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman took time to decide to have an abortion
8%
8%
Percentage of women
8%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman waited for her relationship to change
8%
8%
Percentage of women
8%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Someone had earlier pressured woman not to have abortion
6%
6%
Percentage of women
6%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Something changed some time after woman became pregnant
6%
6%
Percentage of women
6%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman did not know timing is important
5%
5%
Percentage of women
5%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Woman did not know she could get an abortion
2%
2%
Percentage of women
2%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
A fetal problem was diagnosed late in pregnancy
11%
11%
Percentage of women
11%
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
Other
Percentage of women
Reasons contributing to a late abortion
71%
Woman did not recognize she was pregnant or misjudged gestation
48%
Woman had found it hard to make arrangements for an earlier abortion
33%
Woman was afraid to tell her partner or parents
24%
Woman took time to decide to have an abortion
8%
Woman waited for her relationship to change
8%
Someone had earlier pressured woman not to have abortion
6%
Something changed some time after woman became pregnant
6%
Woman did not know timing is important
5%
Woman did not know she could get an abortion
2%
A fetal problem was diagnosed late in pregnancy
11%
Other
· Statistics › Reasons for abortions
74%
74%
Percentage of women
74%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Having a baby would dramatically change my life
73%
73%
Percentage of women
73%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Cannot afford a baby now
48%
48%
Percentage of women
48%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Do not want to be a single mother or having relationship problems
38%
38%
Percentage of women
38%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Have completed my childbearing
32%
32%
Percentage of women
32%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Not ready for another child
25%
25%
Percentage of women
25%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Do not want people to know I had sex or got pregnant
22%
22%
Percentage of women
22%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Do not feel mature enough to raise a(nother) child
14%
14%
Percentage of women
14%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Husband or partner wants me to have an abortion
13%
13%
Percentage of women
13%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Possible problems affecting the health of the fetus
12%
12%
Percentage of women
12%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Concerns about my health
6%
6%
Percentage of women
6%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Parents want me to have an abortion
1%
1%
Percentage of women
1%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Was a victim of rape
less than .5%
less than .5%
Percentage of women
less than .5%
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
Became pregnant as a result of incest
Percentage of women
Reason for choosing to have an abortion
74%
Having a baby would dramatically change my life
73%
Cannot afford a baby now
48%
Do not want to be a single mother or having relationship problems
38%
Have completed my childbearing
32%
Not ready for another child
25%
Do not want people to know I had sex or got pregnant
22%
Do not feel mature enough to raise a(nother) child
14%
Husband or partner wants me to have an abortion
13%
Possible problems affecting the health of the fetus
12%
Concerns about my health
6%
Parents want me to have an abortion
1%
Was a victim of rape
less than %
Became pregnant as a result of incest
[citation needed] · Public opinion
2023, May
2023, May
Date of poll
2023, May
"Pro-life"
52%
"Pro-choice"
44%
Mixed / neither
–
Don't know what terms mean
–
No opinion
–
2016, May 4–8
2016, May 4–8
Date of poll
2016, May 4–8
"Pro-life"
46%
"Pro-choice"
47%
Mixed / neither
3%
Don't know what terms mean
3%
No opinion
2%
2015, May 6–10
2015, May 6–10
Date of poll
2015, May 6–10
"Pro-life"
44%
"Pro-choice"
50%
Mixed / neither
3%
Don't know what terms mean
2%
No opinion
1%
2014, May 8–11
2014, May 8–11
Date of poll
2014, May 8–11
"Pro-life"
46%
"Pro-choice"
47%
Mixed / neither
3%
Don't know what terms mean
3%
No opinion
–
2013, May 2–7
2013, May 2–7
Date of poll
2013, May 2–7
"Pro-life"
48%
"Pro-choice"
45%
Mixed / neither
3%
Don't know what terms mean
3%
No opinion
2%
2012, May 3–6
2012, May 3–6
Date of poll
2012, May 3–6
"Pro-life"
50%
"Pro-choice"
41%
Mixed / neither
4%
Don't know what terms mean
3%
No opinion
3%
2011, May 5–8
2011, May 5–8
Date of poll
2011, May 5–8
"Pro-life"
45%
"Pro-choice"
49%
Mixed / neither
3%
Don't know what terms mean
2%
No opinion
2%
2010, March 26–28
2010, March 26–28
Date of poll
2010, March 26–28
"Pro-life"
46%
"Pro-choice"
45%
Mixed / neither
4%
Don't know what terms mean
2%
No opinion
3%
2009, November 20–22
2009, November 20–22
Date of poll
2009, November 20–22
"Pro-life"
45%
"Pro-choice"
48%
Mixed / neither
2%
Don't know what terms mean
2%
No opinion
3%
2009, May 7–10
2009, May 7–10
Date of poll
2009, May 7–10
"Pro-life"
51%
"Pro-choice"
42%
Mixed / neither
–
Don't know what terms mean
0
No opinion
7%
2008, September 5–7
2008, September 5–7
Date of poll
2008, September 5–7
"Pro-life"
43%
"Pro-choice"
51%
Mixed / neither
2%
Don't know what terms mean
1%
No opinion
3%
Date of poll
"Pro-life"
"Pro-choice"
Mixed / neither
Don't know what terms mean
No opinion
2023, May
52%
44%
–
–
–
2016, May 4–8
46%
47%
3%
3%
2%
2015, May 6–10
44%
50%
3%
2%
1%
2014, May 8–11
46%
47%
3%
3%
–
2013, May 2–7
48%
45%
3%
3%
2%
2012, May 3–6
50%
41%
4%
3%
3%
2011, May 5–8
45%
49%
3%
2%
2%
2010, March 26–28
46%
45%
4%
2%
3%
2009, November 20–22
45%
48%
2%
2%
3%
2009, May 7–10
51%
42%
–
0
7%
2008, September 5–7
43%
51%
2%
1%
3%
· Public opinion › By gender and age
Legal
Legal
Col 1
Legal
2011–2012
Illegal
2011–2012
Don't Know
2011–2012
Legal
2009–2010
Illegal
2009–2010
Don't Know
2009–2010
Legal
2007–2008
Illegal
2007–2008
Don't Know
Total
Total
Col 1
Total
2011–2012
53%
2011–2012
41%
2011–2012
6%
2009–2010
48%
2009–2010
44%
2009–2010
8%
2007–2008
54%
2007–2008
40%
2007–2008
6%
Men
Men
Col 1
Men
2011–2012
51%
2011–2012
43%
2011–2012
6%
2009–2010
46%
2009–2010
46%
2009–2010
9%
2007–2008
52%
2007–2008
42%
2007–2008
6%
Women
Women
Col 1
Women
2011–2012
55%
2011–2012
40%
2011–2012
5%
2009–2010
50%
2009–2010
43%
2009–2010
7%
2007–2008
55%
2007–2008
39%
2007–2008
5%
18–29
18–29
Col 1
18–29
2011–2012
53%
2011–2012
44%
2011–2012
3%
2009–2010
50%
2009–2010
45%
2009–2010
5%
2007–2008
52%
2007–2008
45%
2007–2008
3%
30–49
30–49
Col 1
30–49
2011–2012
54%
2011–2012
42%
2011–2012
4%
2009–2010
49%
2009–2010
43%
2009–2010
7%
2007–2008
58%
2007–2008
38%
2007–2008
5%
50–64
50–64
Col 1
50–64
2011–2012
55%
2011–2012
38%
2011–2012
7%
2009–2010
49%
2009–2010
42%
2009–2010
9%
2007–2008
56%
2007–2008
38%
2007–2008
6%
65+
65+
Col 1
65+
2011–2012
48%
2011–2012
43%
2011–2012
9%
2009–2010
39%
2009–2010
49%
2009–2010
12%
2007–2008
45%
2007–2008
44%
2007–2008
11%
2011–2012
2009–2010
2007–2008
Legal
Illegal
Don't Know
Legal
Illegal
Don't Know
Legal
Illegal
Don't Know
Total
53%
41%
6%
48%
44%
8%
54%
40%
6%
Men
51%
43%
6%
46%
46%
9%
52%
42%
6%
Women
55%
40%
5%
50%
43%
7%
55%
39%
5%
18–29
53%
44%
3%
50%
45%
5%
52%
45%
3%
30–49
54%
42%
4%
49%
43%
7%
58%
38%
5%
50–64
55%
38%
7%
49%
42%
9%
56%
38%
6%
65+
48%
43%
9%
39%
49%
12%
45%
44%
11%
· Public opinion › By educational level
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
2019
Educational attainment
2019
Legal in all or most cases
2019
Illegal in all or most cases
College grad or more
College grad or more
2019
College grad or more
2019
70%
2019
30%
Some college
Some college
2019
Some college
2019
60%
2019
39%
High school or less
High school or less
2019
High school or less
2019
54%
2019
44%
2019
Educational attainment
Legal in all or most cases
Illegal in all or most cases
College grad or more
70%
30%
Some college
60%
39%
High school or less
54%
44%
· Public opinion › By gender, party, and region
Women
Women
Group
Women
Generally available
37%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
37%
Not permitted
24%
Men
Men
Group
Men
Generally available
40%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
40%
Not permitted
20%
Democrats
Democrats
Group
Democrats
Generally available
43%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
35%
Not permitted
21%
Republicans
Republicans
Group
Republicans
Generally available
29%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
41%
Not permitted
28%
Independents
Independents
Group
Independents
Generally available
42%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
38%
Not permitted
18%
Northeasterners
Northeasterners
Group
Northeasterners
Generally available
48%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
31%
Not permitted
19%
Midwesterners
Midwesterners
Group
Midwesterners
Generally available
34%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
40%
Not permitted
25%
Southerners
Southerners
Group
Southerners
Generally available
33%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
41%
Not permitted
25%
Westerners
Westerners
Group
Westerners
Generally available
43%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
40%
Not permitted
16%
Overall
Overall
Group
Overall
Generally available
39%
Available, but with stricter limits than now
38%
Not permitted
22%
Group
Generally available
Available, but with stricter limits than now
Not permitted
Women
37%
37%
24%
Men
40%
40%
20%
Democrats
43%
35%
21%
Republicans
29%
41%
28%
Independents
42%
38%
18%
Northeasterners
48%
31%
19%
Midwesterners
34%
40%
25%
Southerners
33%
41%
25%
Westerners
43%
40%
16%
Overall
39%
38%
22%
· Public opinion › By trimester of pregnancy
First trimester
First trimester
Col 1
First trimester
2018 Poll
60%
2018 Poll
34%
2012 Poll
61%
2012 Poll
31%
2011 Poll
62%
2011 Poll
29%
2003 Poll
66%
2003 Poll
35%
2000 Poll
66%
2000 Poll
31%
1996 Poll
64%
1996 Poll
30%
Second trimester
Second trimester
Col 1
Second trimester
2018 Poll
28%
2018 Poll
65%
2012 Poll
27%
2012 Poll
64%
2011 Poll
24%
2011 Poll
71%
2003 Poll
25%
2003 Poll
68%
2000 Poll
24%
2000 Poll
69%
1996 Poll
26%
1996 Poll
65%
Third trimester
Third trimester
Col 1
Third trimester
2018 Poll
13%
2018 Poll
81%
2012 Poll
14%
2012 Poll
80%
2011 Poll
10%
2011 Poll
86%
2003 Poll
10%
2003 Poll
84%
2000 Poll
8%
2000 Poll
86%
1996 Poll
13%
1996 Poll
82%
2018 Poll
2012 Poll
2011 Poll
2003 Poll
2000 Poll
1996 Poll
Legal
Illegal
Legal
Illegal
Legal
Illegal
Legal
Illegal
Legal
Illegal
Legal
Illegal
First trimester
60%
34%
61%
31%
62%
29%
66%
35%
66%
31%
64%
30%
Second trimester
28%
65%
27%
64%
24%
71%
25%
68%
24%
69%
26%
65%
Third trimester
13%
81%
14%
80%
10%
86%
10%
84%
8%
86%
13%
82%
· Public opinion › By circumstance or reasons
2021 May 3–18
2021 May 3–18
Col 1
2021 May 3–18
Legal under any circumstances
32%
Legal only under certain circumstances
48%
Illegal in all circumstances
19%
No opinion
2%
2020 May 1–13
2020 May 1–13
Col 1
2020 May 1–13
Legal under any circumstances
29%
Legal only under certain circumstances
50%
Illegal in all circumstances
20%
No opinion
2%
2019 May 1–12
2019 May 1–12
Col 1
2019 May 1–12
Legal under any circumstances
25%
Legal only under certain circumstances
53%
Illegal in all circumstances
21%
No opinion
2%
2018 May 1–10
2018 May 1–10
Col 1
2018 May 1–10
Legal under any circumstances
29%
Legal only under certain circumstances
50%
Illegal in all circumstances
18%
No opinion
2%
2017 May 3–7
2017 May 3–7
Col 1
2017 May 3–7
Legal under any circumstances
29%
Legal only under certain circumstances
50%
Illegal in all circumstances
18%
No opinion
3%
2016 May 4–8
2016 May 4–8
Col 1
2016 May 4–8
Legal under any circumstances
29%
Legal only under certain circumstances
50%
Illegal in all circumstances
19%
No opinion
2%
2015 May 6–10
2015 May 6–10
Col 1
2015 May 6–10
Legal under any circumstances
29%
Legal only under certain circumstances
51%
Illegal in all circumstances
19%
No opinion
1%
2014 May 8–11
2014 May 8–11
Col 1
2014 May 8–11
Legal under any circumstances
28%
Legal only under certain circumstances
50%
Illegal in all circumstances
21%
No opinion
2%
2013 May 2–7
2013 May 2–7
Col 1
2013 May 2–7
Legal under any circumstances
26%
Legal only under certain circumstances
52%
Illegal in all circumstances
20%
No opinion
2%
2012 Dec 27–30
2012 Dec 27–30
Col 1
2012 Dec 27–30
Legal under any circumstances
28%
Legal only under certain circumstances
52%
Illegal in all circumstances
18%
No opinion
3%
2012 May 3–6
2012 May 3–6
Col 1
2012 May 3–6
Legal under any circumstances
25%
Legal only under certain circumstances
52%
Illegal in all circumstances
20%
No opinion
3%
2011 Jul 15–17
2011 Jul 15–17
Col 1
2011 Jul 15–17
Legal under any circumstances
26%
Legal only under certain circumstances
51%
Illegal in all circumstances
20%
No opinion
3%
2011 June 9–12
2011 June 9–12
Col 1
2011 June 9–12
Legal under any circumstances
26%
Legal only under certain circumstances
52%
Illegal in all circumstances
21%
No opinion
2%
2011 May 5–8
2011 May 5–8
Col 1
2011 May 5–8
Legal under any circumstances
27%
Legal only under certain circumstances
49%
Illegal in all circumstances
22%
No opinion
3%
2009 Jul 17–19
2009 Jul 17–19
Col 1
2009 Jul 17–19
Legal under any circumstances
21%
Legal only under certain circumstances
57%
Illegal in all circumstances
18%
No opinion
4%
2009 May 7–10
2009 May 7–10
Col 1
2009 May 7–10
Legal under any circumstances
22%
Legal only under certain circumstances
53%
Illegal in all circumstances
23%
No opinion
2%
2008 May 8–11
2008 May 8–11
Col 1
2008 May 8–11
Legal under any circumstances
28%
Legal only under certain circumstances
54%
Illegal in all circumstances
18%
No opinion
2%
2007 May 10–13
2007 May 10–13
Col 1
2007 May 10–13
Legal under any circumstances
26%
Legal only under certain circumstances
55%
Illegal in all circumstances
17%
No opinion
1%
2006 May 8–11
2006 May 8–11
Col 1
2006 May 8–11
Legal under any circumstances
30%
Legal only under certain circumstances
53%
Illegal in all circumstances
15%
No opinion
2%
Legal under any circumstances
Legal only under certain circumstances
Illegal in all circumstances
No opinion
2021 May 3–18
32%
48%
19%
2%
2020 May 1–13
29%
50%
20%
2%
2019 May 1–12
25%
53%
21%
2%
2018 May 1–10
29%
50%
18%
2%
2017 May 3–7
29%
50%
18%
3%
2016 May 4–8
29%
50%
19%
2%
2015 May 6–10
29%
51%
19%
1%
2014 May 8–11
28%
50%
21%
2%
2013 May 2–7
26%
52%
20%
2%
2012 Dec 27–30
28%
52%
18%
3%
2012 May 3–6
25%
52%
20%
3%
2011 Jul 15–17
26%
51%
20%
3%
2011 June 9–12
26%
52%
21%
2%
2011 May 5–8
27%
49%
22%
3%
2009 Jul 17–19
21%
57%
18%
4%
2009 May 7–10
22%
53%
23%
2%
2008 May 8–11
28%
54%
18%
2%
2007 May 10–13
26%
55%
17%
1%
2006 May 8–11
30%
53%
15%
2%
· Public opinion › By circumstance or reasons
When the woman's life is endangered
When the woman's life is endangered
Poll Criteria
When the woman's life is endangered
Total
78%
Poll A
82%
Poll B
75%
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
Poll Criteria
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
Total
65%
Poll A
72%
Poll B
59%
When the child would be born with a life-threatening illness
When the child would be born with a life-threatening illness
Poll Criteria
When the child would be born with a life-threatening illness
Total
54%
Poll A
60%
Poll B
48%
When the child would be born mentally disabled
When the child would be born mentally disabled
Poll Criteria
When the child would be born mentally disabled
Total
44%
Poll A
50%
Poll B
38%
When the woman does not want the child for any reason
When the woman does not want the child for any reason
Poll Criteria
When the woman does not want the child for any reason
Total
32%
Poll A
41%
Poll B
24%
Poll Criteria
Total
Poll A
Poll B
When the woman's life is endangered
78%
82%
75%
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
65%
72%
59%
When the child would be born with a life-threatening illness
54%
60%
48%
When the child would be born mentally disabled
44%
50%
38%
When the woman does not want the child for any reason
32%
41%
24%
· Public opinion › By circumstance or reasons
When the woman's life is endangered
When the woman's life is endangered
Poll criteria
When the woman's life is endangered
2003 Poll
85%
2000 Poll
84%
1996 Poll
88%
When the woman's physical health is endangered
When the woman's physical health is endangered
Poll criteria
When the woman's physical health is endangered
2003 Poll
77%
2000 Poll
81%
1996 Poll
82%
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
Poll criteria
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
2003 Poll
76%
2000 Poll
78%
1996 Poll
77%
When the woman's mental health is endangered
When the woman's mental health is endangered
Poll criteria
When the woman's mental health is endangered
2003 Poll
63%
2000 Poll
64%
1996 Poll
66%
When there is evidence that the baby may be physically impaired
When there is evidence that the baby may be physically impaired
Poll criteria
When there is evidence that the baby may be physically impaired
2003 Poll
56%
2000 Poll
53%
1996 Poll
53%
When there is evidence that the baby may be mentally impaired
When there is evidence that the baby may be mentally impaired
Poll criteria
When there is evidence that the baby may be mentally impaired
2003 Poll
55%
2000 Poll
53%
1996 Poll
54%
When the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child
When the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child
Poll criteria
When the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child
2003 Poll
35%
2000 Poll
34%
1996 Poll
32%
Poll criteria
2003 Poll
2000 Poll
1996 Poll
When the woman's life is endangered
85%
84%
88%
When the woman's physical health is endangered
77%
81%
82%
When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest
76%
78%
77%
When the woman's mental health is endangered
63%
64%
66%
When there is evidence that the baby may be physically impaired
56%
53%
53%
When there is evidence that the baby may be mentally impaired
55%
53%
54%
When the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child
35%
34%
32%
· Public opinion › By circumstance or reasons
A law requiring doctors to inform patients about alternatives to abortion before performing the procedure
A law requiring doctors to inform patients about alternatives to abortion before performing the procedure
Legislation
A law requiring doctors to inform patients about alternatives to abortion before performing the procedure
2003 Poll
88%
2000 Poll
86%
1996 Poll
86%
A law requiring women seeking abortions to wait 24 hours before having the procedure done
A law requiring women seeking abortions to wait 24 hours before having the procedure done
Legislation
A law requiring women seeking abortions to wait 24 hours before having the procedure done
2011 Poll
69%
2003 Poll
78%
2000 Poll
74%
1996 Poll
73%
Legislation
2011 Poll
2003 Poll
2000 Poll
1996 Poll
A law requiring doctors to inform patients about alternatives to abortion before performing the procedure
88%
86%
86%
A law requiring women seeking abortions to wait 24 hours before having the procedure done
69%
78%
74%
73%
· Public opinion › By circumstance or reasons
A law requiring women under 18 to get parental consent for any abortion
A law requiring women under 18 to get parental consent for any abortion
Legislation
A law requiring women under 18 to get parental consent for any abortion
2005 Poll
69%
2003 Poll
73%
1996 Poll
74%
1992 Poll
70%
A law requiring that the husband of a married woman be notified if she decides to have an abortion
A law requiring that the husband of a married woman be notified if she decides to have an abortion
Legislation
A law requiring that the husband of a married woman be notified if she decides to have an abortion
2005 Poll
64%
2003 Poll
72%
1996 Poll
70%
1992 Poll
73%
Legislation
2005 Poll
2003 Poll
1996 Poll
1992 Poll
A law requiring women under 18 to get parental consent for any abortion
69%
73%
74%
70%
A law requiring that the husband of a married woman be notified if she decides to have an abortion
64%
72%
70%
73%
· Public opinion › By circumstance or reasons
26%
26%
Permitted in all cases
26%
Permitted, but subject to greater restrictions than it is now
16%
Only in cases such as rape, incest, or to save the woman's life
34%
Only permitted to save the woman's life
16%
Never
4%
Unsure
4%
Permitted in all cases
Permitted, but subject to greater restrictions than it is now
Only in cases such as rape, incest, or to save the woman's life
Only permitted to save the woman's life
Never
Unsure
26%
16%
34%
16%
4%
4%
· Public opinion › Intact dilation and extraction
A law that would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure conducted in the last six months, or second and/or third trimester of pregnancy, known by some opponents as a partial birth abortion, except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother
A law that would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure conducted in the last six months, or second and/or third trimester of pregnancy, known by some opponents as a partial birth abortion, except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother
Legislation
A law that would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure conducted in the last six months, or second and/or third trimester of pregnancy, known by some opponents as a partial birth abortion, except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother
2011
64%
2003
70%
2000
63%
2000
66%
2000
64%
1999
61%
1998
61%
1997
55%
1996
57%
Legislation
2011
2003
2000
2000
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
A law that would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure conducted in the last six months, or second and/or third trimester of pregnancy, known by some opponents as a partial birth abortion, except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother
64%
70%
63%
66%
64%
61%
61%
55%
57%

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