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Steps for California (Constitutionally protected): 1) Call NAF (1-800-772-9100) for verified care. 2) Check Plan C for pill access. 3) Visit abortionfunds.org for fund support. 4) For legal questions, call the Repro Legal Helpline.
- Status: Protected
- Current rule: Constitutionally protected
- California abortion fund: abortionfunds.org
- Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100
Step by step from California
- Confirm what applies to you. California's current status: constitutionally protected. Laws change through litigation — verify before acting.
- Call the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified providers in California, appointment help, and travel guidance.
- Check medication options. Plan C tracks telehealth and pill access by state; Aid Access provides clinician-supported telehealth.
- Line up money and logistics early. abortionfunds.org helps with procedure costs; many funds also cover travel, lodging, and childcare.
- Know your legal footing. The Repro Legal Helpline (1-844-868-2812) answers questions confidentially, including for minors and self-managed care.
California's legal status, in practice
Abortion is legal in California — constitutionally protected. Providers in California 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 California
California is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.
| State | Status | Current rule |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Protected | State-law protected |
| Nevada | Protected | State-law protected |
| Arizona | Limited | 15-week limit |
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Verified hotlines for California
- 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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