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Abortion Laws by State

Missouri

Nearby States: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas

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  • Abortion banned at all stages of pregnancy
  • Civil penalties (money) help someone under age 18 get an abortion without the consent of a parent or judicial bypass

Total abortion ban

  • Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in Missouri, except to save the life 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. 

Helping someone under 18 years old

Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Missouri. 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. You can also text Right By You’s anonymous and confidential text line at 855-458-0886 for one-on-one support to access abortion care.

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:

Under 18 years old

  • Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in Missouri, except to save the life of the pregnant person. But no matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided. 

Helping someone under 18 years old

  • In Missouri, anyone who helps someone who is under 18 years old get an abortion without the consent of a parent or legal guardian or a judicial bypass can be sued in civil court for money. 

To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com. You can also text Right By You’s anonymous and confidential text line at 855-458-0886 for one-on-one support to access abortion care.

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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