Abortion in Pennsylvania

Is abortion legal in Pennsylvania? Yes.

Yes. Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania. However, Pennsylvania bans abortion after 23 weeks, 6 days of pregnancy and has some other restrictions on abortion access. To figure out how far along you are in pregnancy, count from the first day of your last period.

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Banned after 23 weeks, 6 days

## If you’re in Pennsylvania and need an abortion

If you’re 23 weeks, 6 days pregnant or less, it is legal for you to get an abortion in Pennsylvania. Although Pennsylvania bans abortion after 23 weeks, 6 days, many providers stop offering abortion earlier in pregnancy. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must give you permission to get an abortion in Pennsylvania. If getting the permission of a parent or guardian is not an option for you, you can seek a judicial bypass. A judicial bypass allows you to waive the requirement for parental involvement. If you're a minor who would like help navigating the judicial bypass process, contact the If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline. To contact the Helpline, call [844-868-2812](tel:844-868-2812) or [submit a request online.](https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/contact-the-helpline/) Other Pennsylvania laws may make it more difficult to access abortion care in Pennsylvania. You can leave Pennsylvania and get an abortion out of state. [Use our abortion provider search to find a provider.](https://www.abortionfinder.org/) If you’re having trouble getting an appointment or need other help related to getting an abortion, call the NAF (National Abortion Federation) Hotline at [1-800-772-9100](tel:800-772-9100).

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Find assistance for cost, travel, and more.

A variety of assistance resources are available depending on where you’re located. These organizations may offer one or all of the following: funding for your abortion, support for travel, childcare, lodging, and more. **Please note that most require you to have scheduled an appointment before you can start applying for assistance.** If you schedule an appointment outside of Pennsylvania, you can also try to [search for assistance in the location where your appointment will be.](/abortion-guides-by-state)

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