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Abortion banned at all stages of pregnancy
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- As of 2026, abortion is not against the law for the pregnant person in Kentucky.
- Healthcare professionals in the state of Kentucky cannot provide abortions except to save the life or prevent serious risk to the health of the pregnant person. 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 Kentucky?
- 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 Kentucky 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.
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:
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Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in Kentucky, except to save the life or prevent serious risk to the health of the pregnant person. But no matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
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: