Is abortion legal in Alaska?

Abortion available until 18 weeks of pregnancy

• Everyone in Alaska has the legal right to an abortion at any stage of pregnancy. Anyone getting an abortion from a healthcare provider in Alaska must: 
  • get counseling with an abortion provider and put in writing that it happened; and
  • reside or be physically in Alaska for 30 days before the abortion.
• Most healthcare professions in Alaska are only performing abortions up until 18 weeks of pregnancy, unless there is an emergency. You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
• No matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.

Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in Alaska?

• Many people order abortion pills by mail to end a pregnancy at home. These pills can come from healthcare providers licensed in other states. People also order abortion pills by mail without the help of a healthcare provider.
• Under Alaska law, it is not a crime for pregnant people to end your own pregnancy with abortion pills or by any other method. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different.
• If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.

To find an abortion provider, go to:

• • abortionfinder.org
  • ineedana.com

An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first.

To find an abortion fund, go to:

• National Network of Abortion Funds
• Abortion Finder