Steps for Pennsylvania (24-week limit): 1) Call NAF (1-800-772-9100) for verified care. 2) Check Plan C for pill access. 3) Visit plannedparenthood.org for fund support. 4) For legal questions, call the Repro Legal Helpline.
- Status: Limited
- Current rule: 24-week limit
- Nearest protected states: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio
- Pennsylvania abortion fund: plannedparenthood.org
- Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100
Step by step from Pennsylvania
- Confirm what applies to you. Pennsylvania's current status: 24-week limit. Laws change through litigation — verify before acting.
- Call the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified providers in Pennsylvania, 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. plannedparenthood.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.
Pennsylvania's legal status, in practice
Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania within the limit described above (24-week limit), with restrictions that can include waiting periods, gestational limits, and provider requirements. Because the practical details shift with litigation and regulation, confirm current requirements directly with a verified provider or the National Abortion Federation hotline before making plans.
Access in states bordering Pennsylvania
The nearest states where abortion remains legally protected: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio. Abortion funds routinely help Pennsylvania residents with travel — you do not have to arrange it alone.
| State | Status | Current rule |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Protected | State-law protected |
| New Jersey | Protected | State-law protected |
| Delaware | Protected | State-law protected |
| Maryland | Protected | State-law protected |
| West Virginia | Banned / Severely restricted | Near-total ban |
| Ohio | Protected | Constitutional amendment 2023 |
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Verified hotlines for Pennsylvania
- 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.