Abortion and Contraception

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Birth control pills are available directly from pharmacies in New Hampshire without a prior prescription from a doctor. There are no wait periods for abortions, but minors have to get permission from a parent or a judge before the procedure can take place. In 2021 New Hampshire added a ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with very limited exceptions. The Legislature debates changes to abortion laws every year. Explore the latest efforts below.

Critical bills

CACR 2 (2023)
Constitutional right to "reproductive autonomy"

CACR 8 (2023)
Constitutional right to contraception

HB 88 (2023)
Protect current right to access abortion in New Hampshire

HB 224 (2023)
Repeal criminal penalties in abortion ban

HB 271 (2023)
Repeal 24-week abortion ban

HB 277 (2023)
Right to sterilization

HB 346 (2023)
Require care for "born alive" infants

HB 562 (2023)
Require patients to receive information, sign form before abortion

HB 582 (2023)
Collect data on abortion in NH

HB 591 (2023)
Ban abortion after fetal heartbeat

HB 615 (2023)
Limit state funding for reproductive health care facilities, require independent audit

SB 181 (2023)
Protect current right to access abortion in New Hampshire

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2021 retained NH bills

NH House comes back with a bang: big bill votes in January

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Representatives request bills related to abortion, marijuana, housing, and more

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Two bills to limit, criminalize late-term abortions

Should NH pass a “trigger law” if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

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Abortion Restrictions

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