The end of Roe v. Wade is not the end of our work to protect abortion access for all.

Instead, this disastrous ruling made it more important that we carry that fight state by state and connect more patients seeking abortion care with the resources they need. The fight to protect reproductive rights is escalating in state legislatures, in the courts, and at the polls across the country. Governors need to issue executive orders and voters need to support ballot issues to protect abortion access.

It can be hard to keep up with this complicated landscape, especially as lawmakers rush to pass new abortion bans and restrictions.

Here's what you need to know about the most important state-level fights so you can stay informed and stay active:

Abortion Bans
As of right now, at least thirteen states have abortion bans in effect: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. These laws ban abortion at different times during pregnancy.

Planned Parenthood and its partners have filed lawsuits in more than 10 state courts to try to get some states' restrictions blocked by courts. But the reality is that millions of people have been cut off from abortion access, putting the health of countless pregnant people at risk.

Many people will need to rely on support from Planned Parenthood or independent abortion funds to be able to afford travel to get the care they need.

If you or someone you know lives in one of these states and is seeking abortion care, visit AbortionFinder.org to learn about your options and available resources.

New Protections for Abortion Access
While new bans and restrictions have gone into effect in some states, leaders in other states have responded with courage and conviction to protect access to abortion.

Governors in several states have issued executive orders that attempt to protect patients, providers, and those who help patients access abortions within their states. Executive orders to protect abortion access have been issued by California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. New Jersey also recently signed a bill that offers similar protections into law.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin have also filed lawsuits challenging their respective states' pre-Roe criminal abortion bans. Michigan's law is currently blocked due to an order handed down in Planned Parenthood of Michigan's case against the 1931 law.

In addition, legislation is moving forward to expand access to abortion. In California, three bills have already passed through legislative committees and are on their way to becoming law. The New York State Assembly also passed the Equality Amendment, historic legislation that will protect pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, including abortion, in the state's constitution, should it pass a second legislative session and head to the 2024 ballot for voter approval.

Abortion Access on the Ballot
In addition to legislative proposals that will impact access to abortion in states, abortion access will be on the ballot this year in Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, and Vermont. There may even be local or municipal measures where you live, so be sure to check to see if a ballot initiative has been proposed where you live.

No matter where you live, the Supreme Court's reckless and cruel decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will impact patients and providers in your state. That means that it is up to all of us to stay informed and stay involved.

Thank you for being a part of this critical work. We'll keep you up to date with the ongoing changes, and how you can help.

 — Planned Parenthood