Is abortion legal in Vermont?
Nearby States: New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts
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As of May 14, 2026, all medication abortion pills are currently available by telehealth and mail. The Supreme Court of the United States has blocked 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 Vermont until the appeal is over.
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Abortion available until 22 weeks of pregnancy
Under age 18, do not need to involve a parent
Telehealth available
Abortion available until 22 weeks in Vermont
- Abortion is legal to provide at any stage of pregnancy in Vermont and having an abortion is not against the law.
- But currently, there is only one clinic that provides abortions until 22 weeks.
Is telehealth legal in Vermont?
- 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 Vermont until at least 5pm ET on May 11, 2026. .
Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in Vermont?
- 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 Vermont law, it is not a crime for pregnant people end you 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 the decision to have an abortion without involving 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: