Decency LLC’s issue summary on abortion laws across the United States is part of ongoing efforts to promote thorough consideration and discussion of nuanced issues that potentially affect large numbers of patients in the healthcare system.
Find the summary here, providing a general overview of the court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, their impact, and the types of abortion restrictions and protections that define the post-Dobbs legal landscape.
Please note that this issue summary is intended to be a quick introduction; that it is non-exhaustive, not accounting for every state law relating to abortion; and that it discusses what may continue to be a rapidly-developing area of the law. With this in mind, readers are encouraged to make note of the last-updated date and refer to the cited sources or cross-reference this summary with additional, external sources for updates and a more complete picture of current abortion laws in every state.
Decency LLC thanks Summer 2023 intern An Nguyen for compiling this summary.
Disclaimer: The information and opinions on this site do not include legal advice or the advice of a licensed healthcare provider.