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Call the National Abortion Federation Hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified Rhode Island clinics and travel assistance. Rhode Island's legal status: State-law protected.
- Status: Protected
- Current rule: State-law protected
- Rhode Island abortion fund: abortionfunds.org
- Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100
Finding verified care in Rhode Island
Use the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) or AbortionFinder to reach verified Rhode Island providers — and beware look-alike "crisis pregnancy centers" that advertise heavily to abortion-seekers. See our guide to spotting fake clinics.
Rhode Island's legal status, in practice
Abortion is legal in Rhode Island — state-law protected. Providers in Rhode Island also serve many patients traveling from restricted states, so appointment availability can vary; booking ahead and asking about financial or travel assistance is still worth doing.
Access in states bordering Rhode Island
Rhode Island is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.
| State | Status | Current rule |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Protected | State-law protected |
| Connecticut | Protected | State-law protected |
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Verified hotlines for Rhode Island
- National Abortion Federation: 1-800-772-9100
- Repro Legal Helpline: 1-844-868-2812
- RAINN: 1-800-656-4673
- Crisis Text: HOME to 741741
About this information: Legal status compiled from public state-policy tracking (Guttmacher Institute, KFF), status as of 2026 post-Dobbs; page updated July 17, 2026. Laws change quickly through litigation — always confirm with a verified provider or hotline before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.
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