Abortion Laws in Alabama

The ban makes it a felony to perform or attempt to perform an abortion in Alabama, except in cases where abortion is permitted. Abortion is only permitted if:

Exceptions to the ban are very limited and include:

If you do not meet one of these exceptions, you cannot get an abortion in Alabama and will need to travel out of state.

You have the option to leave Alabama and get an abortion out of state. Keep in mind that some states have waiting periods, meaning you have to schedule a counseling appointment first and then wait a required amount of time before getting the abortion.

Use our abortion provider search to find an out-of-state provider, and call as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. If you’re having trouble, call the NAF Hotline at 1-800-772-9100 for help.

If you’re under 18, many states require parental consent. If you need to avoid this, you could be eligible for judicial bypass to get permission instead of a parent.

Use our search tool to find a provider out of state. Call them as soon as possible to make an appointment.

There are many assistance resources available for funding, travel help, lodging, and more. Note most require you to schedule an appointment first before applying.

Abortion is completely banned in Alabama except for limited exceptions.

The total abortion ban took effect on June 24, 2022 after a federal court ruling.

The only exceptions that allow an abortion in Alabama are:

These are determined on a case-by-case basis by the doctor.

Abortion rights advocates are challenging abortion bans in court. The legal landscape continues to change. Stay updated on the status of laws impacting access.

With abortion banned in Alabama, people need to travel out of state. Independent abortion providers and funds are working to assist patients. Stay informed on the resources available to access care.

Advocates continue working to restore abortion access. Get involved with abortion rights organizations fighting for reproductive freedom. Support abortion funds helping patients pay for and get access to care.

Banning abortion violates fundamental reproductive rights and endangers women’s health and wellbeing. Advocates continue challenging anti-abortion legislation to protect reproductive freedom.

Restricting abortion worsens rates of pregnancy-related deaths in many states like Alabama which already has high maternal mortality.

Banning abortion also increases serious complications from pregnancy that impacts women’s long term health.

Evidence shows banning abortion has far reaching economic consequences negatively impacting individuals and families.

With abortion banned more children will enter foster care, overwhelming an already strained system. More support is critically needed.

Alabama’s total abortion ban makes accessing essential healthcare extremely difficult. People seeking abortions face massive hurdles traveling out of state and securing help. Abortion rights advocates continue challenging abortion bans while providing support to impacted women through funds that assist with appointments, travel, lodging and more. Restricting abortion also has serious consequences for women’s health and economic security while increasing demands on Alabama’s foster care system. Addressing these issues remains critical as advocates fight to restore reproductive rights and access to abortion care.