May 27, 2025
On May 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Missouri overturned a lower court’s orders that allowed clinics in Missouri to provide abortions. The court case is not over yet, but this means that abortion is banned again in Missouri.
Banned
Total ban
Civil penalties (money) help someone under age 18 get an abortion without the consent of a parent or judicial bypass
Total abortion ban
- On May 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Missouri overturned a lower court’s orders that allowed clinics in Missouri to provide abortions. The court case is not over yet, but this means that abortion is banned again in Missouri.
- Abortions are available only if necessary to protect the life or 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.
Helping someone under 18 years old
- In Missouri, anyone who helps someone who is under 18 years old get an abortion without the consent of a parent or legal guardian or a judicial bypass can be sued in civil court for money. If you are thinking about helping someone you care about get an abortion in Missouri, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
- You can also learn more about supporting someone who needs an abortion under Abortion Pills on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Missouri. 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 form to speak with a lawyer.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or 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:
Banned
Banned
- On May 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Missouri overturned a lower court’s orders that allowed clinics in Missouri to provide abortions. The court case is not over yet, but this means that abortion is banned again in Missouri.
- Abortions are available only if necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person. But no matter your age, you also have the right to travel to a state where abortions are still being legally provided and that does not have parental involvement laws.
Helping someone under 18 years old
- In Missouri, anyone who helps someone who is under 18 years old get an abortion without the consent of a parent or legal guardian or a judicial bypass can be sued in civil court for money.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or 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: