Is abortion legal in New York?

New York reproductive law: State-law protected. Status as of 2026, post-Dobbs. Always verify with a verified provider before making any decisions.

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

What New York's status means 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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