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The information on this page is not legal advice. We do not sell or provide abortion pills. We cannot give medical advice.
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Abortion available until about 24 weeks of pregnancy
Civil penalties (money) help someone under age 18 get an abortion without the consent of a parent or judicial bypass
Abortion available until about 24 weeks of pregnancy
- As of 2026, abortion is not against the law for the pregnant person.
- Healthcare providers still cannot provide medication abortion (an abortion with pills) or abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
- After 24 weeks, healthcare professionals cannot provider abortions except 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.
Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in Missouri?
- 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 Missouri 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:
Consent and Notification
If you are under 18 years old
- You have the right to get an abortion but you need the written permission of one parent or legal guardian. The parent or guardian who gives written permission must also notify any other parent or legal guardian who has custody of you about your decision.
- In Missouri, the court must schedule your hearing within 5 days (not including weekends or holidays) after you ask for a judicial bypass. You can learn more about the judicial bypass process under Judicial Bypass on our Young People & Abortion page.
- You have the right to a free lawyer in a judicial bypass hearing. We can connect you to a lawyer who can help you through every step of the judicial bypass process. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.
But no matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state 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.
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: