You have the Right to Choose in Pennsylvania
Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania, no matter if you live here or if you are traveling from another state seeking care.
Despite actions in other states or in federal courts taking away reproductive freedoms, Pennsylvania’s laws empower women to make decisions over their own bodies — and as Attorney General, Governor Shapiro went to court time and time again to keep it that way.
Now, as Governor, he’s working to expand access to care and ensure reproductive health care decisions can be made between patients and doctors, not politicians. Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania is part of a nationwide Reproductive Freedom Alliance to safeguard abortion access and protect abortion providers. Providers and out-of-state patients are also protected by our Commonwealth’s executive order ensuring that out-of-state patients seeking abortion care in Pennsylvania can do so without fear of being arrested or detained at the request of another state.
Patients seeking an abortion will always be protected here in Pennsylvania under the Shapiro Davis Administration — and you have options on how to receive the best care for you and how to pay for it.
Abortion is Legal in Pennsylvania
Abortion remains safe, accessible, and legal in the Commonwealth. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade does not change residents’ and non-residents’ right to access abortion services in Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania law, abortions are legal through the end of the 23rd week of pregnancy, and can occur after that time when the health of the pregnant woman is in danger. Both procedural and medication abortions are still legal in Pennsylvania. Further information on Pennsylvania’s abortion law can be found here.