A Pennsylvania state law forces abortion providers to deliver a statement to patients at least 24 hours before they can have an abortion. Most providers meet this requirement by sending you the statement to read or reading it to you over the phone at least 24 hours before your abortion visit. This delay can be waived if your health is at risk because of the pregnancy.
**If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must give you permission to get an abortion.** If getting the permission of a parent or legal 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/).
Abortion in Pennsylvania is banned after 23 weeks, 6 days of pregnancy.
**Exceptions that may allow you to get an abortion in Pennsylvania after 23 weeks, 6 days of pregnancy**
* To save the pregnant person's life
* To prevent serious risk to the pregnant person's physical health
