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Abortion Laws by State

Washington, DC

Nearby States: Maryland, West Virginia

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  • Abortion available at any stage of pregnancy
  • Telehealth available
  • Under age 18, do not need to involve a parent

Abortion available at any stage of pregnancy

  • Everyone in Washington DC has the legal right to an abortion at any stage in pregnancy. Although most abortions happen before 32 weeks, you can still contact a provider for more information about your specific circumstances.

Telehealth

  • Medication abortion (an abortion with pills) is available by telehealth in Washington DC. This means you can meet with a health care provider by video call who will prescribe and mail you abortion pills. For more information, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.

Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Washington, DC. 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:

You have the right to get an abortion, and you can make that decision on your own. You do not have to involve a parent.

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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