West Virginia
Nearby States: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Total Ban
Abortion banned at all stages of pregnancy
Total abortion ban
- Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in West Virginia, except:
- to protect the life or health of the pregnant person;
- to treat an ectopic pregnancy;
- if there is a lethal fetal anomaly; or
- in cases of rape or incest that have been reported to law enforcement (available until 8 weeks for adults and 14 weeks for people under age 18).
- 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.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in West Virginia. 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
Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in West Virginia, except:
- to protect the life or health of the pregnant person;
- to treat an ectopic pregnancy;
- if there is a lethal fetal anomaly; or
- in cases of rape or incest that have been reported to law enforcement (available until 14 weeks for people under age 18%2
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: