Is abortion legal in New York?
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As of May 4, 2026, all medication abortion pills are currently available by telehealth and mail. The Supreme Court of the United States has temporarily stopped the May 1, 2026 decision by a federal appeals court that temporarily prevented healthcare providers in all 50 states from prescribing and mailing mifepristone via telehealth. This means that all medication abortion pills will continue to be available by telehealth in New York until at least 5pm ET on May 11, 2026.
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Abortion available until approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy
Telehealth available
Under age 18, do not need to involve a parent
Abortion available until approximately 24 weeks
- As of 2026, abortion is legal to provide until approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy in New York.
- After 24 weeks, healthcare professionals can only provide abortions if necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person. You can learn about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
Is telehealth legal in New York?
- As of May 4, 2026, all medication abortion pills are currently available by telehealth and mail. The Supreme Court of the United States has temporarily stopped the May 1, 2026 decision by a federal appeals court that temporarily prevented healthcare providers in all 50 states from prescribing and mailing mifepristone via telehealth. This means that all medication abortion pills will continue to be available by telehealth in New York until at least 5pm ET on May 11, 2026.
Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in New York?
- 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 New York 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:
Available no matter your age
You have the right to get an abortion, and you can make that decision on your own. You do not have to involve a parent.
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: