Is abortion legal in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania reproductive law: 24-week limit. Status as of 2026, post-Dobbs. Always verify with a verified provider before making any decisions.

• 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

What Pennsylvania's status means 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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