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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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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.
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