Abortion Bans Reshape U.S. Legal Landscape

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24 eliminated federal abortion protections, triggering bans in over 20 states. In response, some states immediately enforced abortion restrictions, while rights advocates filed lawsuits to block them. The legal status of abortion now shifts rapidly, raising broader concerns about interstate access, data privacy, fertility care, and emergency contraception.

To make sense of the changes, Healthcare Dive developed an interactive map and tracker that breaks down abortion laws by state, ban type, gestational limits, and exceptions. States are categorized as legal, illegal, or legal but awaiting a ban, with specifics influenced by court battles or unclear enforcement.

Abortion is considered “illegal” if banned before 24 weeks of pregnancy. States allowing abortion up to or beyond 24 weeks are listed as “legal.” The tracker will update as legal developments unfold.

04-06-2025