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Steps for Minnesota (State-law protected): 1) Call NAF (1-800-772-9100) for verified care. 2) Check Plan C for pill access. 3) Visit ourjusticemn.org for fund support. 4) For legal questions, call the Repro Legal Helpline.
- Status: Protected
- Current rule: State-law protected
- Minnesota abortion fund: ourjusticemn.org
- Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100
Step by step from Minnesota
- Confirm what applies to you. Minnesota's current status: state-law protected. Laws change through litigation — verify before acting.
- Call the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified providers in Minnesota, 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. ourjusticemn.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.
Minnesota's legal status, in practice
Abortion is legal in Minnesota — state-law protected. Providers in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Minnesota is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.
| State | Status | Current rule |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | Banned / Severely restricted | Near-total ban |
| South Dakota | Banned / Severely restricted | Near-total ban |
| Iowa | Limited | 6-week limit |
| Wisconsin | Limited | 20-week limit |
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More Minnesota questions
- Is abortion legal in Minnesota?
- Abortion pill access in Minnesota
- Find an abortion clinic in Minnesota
- What does an abortion cost in Minnesota?
Verified hotlines for Minnesota
- 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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