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Abortion Laws by State

Arizona

Nearby States: California, Nevada, New Mexico

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  • Abortion available until 15 weeks of pregnancy
    • On April 9, 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court decided that a very old law can be used to ban abortions at any stage of pregnancy in the state. The law is NOT in effect yet, and abortions are still currently available until 15 weeks of pregnancy.
  • 24-hour mandatory waiting period before abortion 
  • Ban on mailing abortion pills
  • Ban on telehealth
  • Under age 18, must have parental consent or a judicial bypass

Abortion available until 15 weeks

  • On April 9, 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court decided that a very old law can be used to ban abortions at any stage of pregnancy in the state. The law is NOT in effect yet, and abortions are still currently available until 15 weeks of pregnancy.
  • Except in emergencies, anyone having an abortion in Arizona must:
    • get counseling in person with the abortion provider; 
    • have an ultrasound; 
    • wait 24 hours before their appointment; and 
    • confirm in writing that the counseling happened and you were given the chance to view your ultrasound before the abortion.  
  • Abortions after 15 weeks are available only if necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person. You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page. 
  • No matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided. 

Abortion pills

  • No one is allowed to send abortion pills through the mail. 

Telehealth

  • Abortion providers are not allowed to prescribe abortion pills through a telehealth appointment. Anyone having a medication abortion must meet with an abortion provider in-person.

Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Arizona. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different. If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.

To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.

An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:

If you are under 18 years old

  • You have the right to get an abortion, but you must have the consent (written permission) of one parent or a legal guardian. 
  • If you cannot or do not want to involve a parent, or your parent does not support your decision, you can ask a court for a judicial bypass. This is a legal process that lets you ask a judge for permission to decide on your own whether to have an abortion.
  • The court must schedule your hearing within 2 days (not including weekends or holidays) of when you ask for a judicial bypass. Then, a judge must make a decision within 2 days (not including weekends or holidays) of the hearing. You can learn more about the judicial bypass process under Judicial Bypass on our Young People & Abortion page.
  • You have the right to a free lawyer in a judicial bypass hearing. 

You also have the right to travel to a state that does not have parental involvement laws.

To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.

An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:

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