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Abortion has been legal under New York State law since 1970 – three years before the Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion throughout the country. Because the right is codified in New York State law, federal decisions to limit access to abortion will not impact New York State.
In 2019, New York passed the Reproductive Health Act,2 codifying the protections of Roe and ensuring access to a safe and legal abortion. New York recognizes that abortion is basic health care. In New York, minors may responsibly access abortion or other reproductive health services without parental notification or consent.
New York made abortion legal in 1970 – three years before Roe v. Wade. In 2019, New York passed the Reproductive Health Act to protect access to reproductive rights throughout the state and make the right to abortion found in Roe v. Wade part of state law.
New York made abortion legal in 1970 – three years before Roe v. Wade. In 2019, New York passed the Reproductive Health Act to protect access to reproductive rights throughout the state and make the right to abortion found in Roe v. Wade part of state law.
10 maj 2022 · Your right to an abortion is protected in New York State. Abortion has been legal in New York since 1970 – three years before the Roe v. Wade decision permitted abortion throughout the country. In 2019, New York's Reproductive Health Act further strengthened abortion rights.
25 mar 2024 · Abortion is legal in New York through 24 weeks. Thereafter, abortion is legal when the fetus is not viable or when necessary to protect the patient's life or health. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, ended the constitutional right to abortion by overturning the landmark case of Roe v. Wade.
In New York, you can get an abortion up to and including 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, you can still get an abortion if your health or pregnancy is at risk. See the Department of Health's letter to New York State Abortion providers for more information on abortions after 24 weeks.