Abortion Laws by State

Abortion available until approximately 24 weeks

• Although most abortions happen before 24 weeks, you can still contact a provider for more information about your specific circumstances. 
• Abortions after viability are available only if necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person, or if there is a lethal 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 Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts. 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:

• Abortion Finder
• National Network of Abortion Funds