How to get an abortion in New York

Steps for New York (State-law protected): 1) Call NAF (1-800-772-9100) for verified care. 2) Check Plan C for pill access. 3) Visit newyorkabortionaccessfund.org for fund support. 4) For legal questions, call the Repro Legal Helpline.

• Status: Protected
• Current rule: State-law protected
• New York abortion fund: newyorkabortionaccessfund.org
• Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100

Step by step from New York

1. Confirm what applies to you. New York's current status: state-law protected. Laws change through litigation — verify before acting.
2. Call the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified providers in New York, appointment help, and travel guidance.
3. Check medication options. Plan C tracks telehealth and pill access by state; Aid Access provides clinician-supported telehealth.
4. Line up money and logistics early. newyorkabortionaccessfund.org helps with procedure costs; many funds also cover travel, lodging, and childcare.
5. Know your legal footing. The Repro Legal Helpline (1-844-868-2812) answers questions confidentially, including for minors and self-managed care.

New York's legal status, in practice

Abortion is legal in New York — state-law protected. Providers in New York 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 New York

New York is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.

State	Status	Current rule
Pennsylvania	Limited	24-week limit
New Jersey	Protected	State-law protected
Connecticut	Protected	State-law protected
Massachusetts	Protected	State-law protected
Vermont	Protected	Constitutionally protected

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