Available
Abortion available at all stages of pregnancy
Telehealth available
Under age 18, must notify a parent or provider waiver
Abortion available at all stages of pregnancy
- Everyone in Maryland has the legal right to an abortion at any stage in pregnancy. Although most abortions happen before 28 weeks, you can still contact a provider for more information about your specific circumstances.
- Depending on the provider, they may only provide a later abortion if necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person, or if there is a fetal anomaly.
- You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
Telehealth
- Medication abortion (an abortion with pills) is available by telehealth in Maryland. This means you can meet with a health care provider by video call who will prescribe and mail you abortion pills. For more information, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Maryland. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different. If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:
Notification
If you are under 18 years old
- You have the right to get an abortion, but the abortion provider must tell your parent or legal guardian about your decision to have an abortion. This is called parental notice. Your parent does NOT need to agree with your decision.
- If you cannot or do not want to involve a parent, there is no judicial bypass option in Maryland. But the abortion provider can decide not to notify your parent or guardian if:
- You are married;
- You do not live with a parent or guardian and the provider could not reach your parent or guardian to tell them about your decision to get an abortion;
- They believe that telling your parent or guardian would put you at risk of being physically or emotionally abused;
- They believe you are mature enough to make your own decision about having an abortion; or
- They believe it would be better for you if they did not tell your parent or guardian.
If you still have questions about the law in Maryland, we can help. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
You also have the right to travel to a state near you that does not have parental involvement laws.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to: