Medication Abortion Requirements
This dataset explores abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through October 1, 2021, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws explicitly regulating the provision of medication abortion?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state require medication abortion to be provided in accordance with the FDA approved regimen?
- What type of health care provider must provide medication abortions?
- Plus 5 others...
Refusal to Perform Abortions
This dataset explores refusal to perform abortion regulations, which allow an individual or facility to refuse to participate in an abortion based on a moral or religious objection to the procedure, in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 to October 1, 2021
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws permitting refusal to provide abortion services?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state have a law that allows an individual medical provider to refuse to participate in an abortion?
- Does the state have a law that allows a person who is not a medical provider to refuse to participate in an abortion?
- Does the state have a law that allows a medical institution to refuse to participate in an abortion?
Restrictions on Public Funding of Abortion
This dataset is valid through October 1, 2021. It does not include any laws enacted or changed after that date, and does not reflect the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws restricting the use of public resources for abortion?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state restrict the use of government funds in the provision of abortion services?
- Does the state restrict the use of government facilities in the provision of abortion services?
- Plus 5 others...
Statutory and Constitutional Right to Abortion
This dataset explores statutory and constitutional right to abortion in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through October 1, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Is the right to abortion explicitly protected by state law?
- Does the state have a statute protecting the right to an abortion up to viability?
- Does the state’s constitution protect the right to an abortion?
TRAP Laws - Abortion Facility Licensing Requirements
This dataset looks at Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider laws requiring facilities in which abortions are performed to be regulated under a distinct abortion facility licensing provision and/or meet special requirements regulating abortion providers.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there TRAP laws imposing facility licensing requirements on abortion providers?
- Has the law been held unenforceable in whole or in part?
- What conduct triggers the regulation of facilities in which abortions are performed? (Text response)
- What method of abortion triggers regulation?
- Does the law apply to abortions performed in the first trimester?
- Plus 13 others...
TRAP Laws - Hospitalization Requirements
This dataset looks at Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider laws requiring facilities in which abortions are performed to be licensed hospitals.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there TRAP laws requiring abortions to be performed in a hospital?
- Has the law been held unenforceable in whole or in part?
- What conduct triggers hospitalization requirements? (Text response)
- What method of abortion triggers a hospitalization requirement?
- Does the law apply to abortions performed in the first trimester?
TRAP Laws - Ambulatory Surgical Center Requirements
This dataset looks at Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider laws requiring facilities in which abortions are performed to be licensed ASCs and meet regulations governing ambulatory surgical centers.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there TRAP laws requiring abortion providers to meet ambulatory surgical center requirements?
- Has the law been held unenforceable in whole or in part?
- What conduct triggers the regulation of ambulatory surgical center requirements? (Text response)
- What method of abortion triggers regulation?
- Does the law apply to abortions performed in the first trimester?
- Plus 13 others...
Restrictions on Insurance Coverage of Abortion
This dataset explores the restrictions present on insurance coverage of abortion from December 1, 2018 through October 1, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws restricting insurance coverage of abortion?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state restrict private insurance coverage of abortions?
- Does the state restrict abortion coverage in the state’s Health Exchange plans?
- Does the law require that abortion coverage be available through some market plan?
Pre-Abortion Requirements
This dataset explores pre-abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through October 1, 2021, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws imposing requirements on a patient before they can obtain an abortion (such as biased counseling, waiting period, ultrasound, or testing)?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state require specific information be provided to the patient before they can consent to an abortion?
- Must the required information be provided verbally?
- Plus 7 others...
Abortion Provider Qualifications
The Abortion Provider Qualifications dataset provides the states' requirements on who can perform or provide abortions.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws regulating abortion provider qualifications?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Is there a law requiring that certain abortions only be provided by a physician?
- Plus 3 others...