Your rights: Abortion in New York

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to overturn a famous case called Roe v. Wade. Now each state makes its own rules about abortion.

This means some states don't allow abortions anymore, but New York still does. If you are from a state that does not allow abortions, learn how to safely research your options. 

What are your rights in New York?

In New York:

• You can get an abortion if you need one.
• It doesn't matter if you live in New York or not.
• Your abortion will be private (confidential). This means no one will tell others about it without your permission.

Find an abortion provider using New York’s Department of Health website.

Abortion access is available for both New York State residents and non-residents, and non-residents will be provided with the same care as residents. This includes medication abortion and in-clinic abortions.

When can you get an abortion in New York?

In New York, you can get an abortion:

• Up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
• After 24 weeks, but only if your health or the baby's health is in danger.

If you need help or have questions, there are people who can support you. Learn more.

What if you're not sure about your pregnancy?

If you're not sure what to do, or if you want to prevent pregnancy, New York can help. There's a program called the New York Family Planning Program that has over 50 places where you can get help.

These places:

• Help all people, no matter who they are or how much money they have.
• Keep your information private.
• Can help even if you don't have health insurance.
• Might give you a lower price based on how much money you make.

You can find these places at New York Family Planning Program Sites.

What are other resources if I don’t live in New York?

• Abortion Finder provides a comprehensive directory of over 750 verified healthcare centers that offer abortion services in the U.S.. https://www.abortionfinder.org/
• Planned Parenthood has nearly 600 clinics in the U.S. and offers in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill. The staff at Planned Parenthood offers safe, straight-forward information without pressure or judgment. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion
• I Need an Abortion is an up-to-date, localized source of information for people seeking abortions. https://www.ineedana.com/
• National Abortion Federation offers information for abortion clinics throughout the U.S. https://prochoice.org/patients/find-a-provider/