Is abortion legal in Ohio?

Ohio reproductive law: Constitutional amendment 2023. Status as of 2026, post-Dobbs. Always verify with a verified provider before making any decisions.

• Status: Protected
• Current rule: Constitutional amendment 2023
• Ohio abortion fund: wakefulpeacefund.org
• Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100

What Ohio's status means in practice

Abortion is legal in Ohio — constitutional amendment 2023. Providers in Ohio 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 Ohio

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

State	Status	Current rule
Michigan	Protected	Constitutionally protected
Indiana	Limited	Narrow exceptions only
Kentucky	Banned / Severely restricted	Near-total ban
West Virginia	Banned / Severely restricted	Near-total ban
Pennsylvania	Limited	24-week limit

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