

Abortion restrictions introduced: 541 restrictions in 42 states.This includes both restrictions and proactive measures. So far this year, 2,025 total provisions related to sexual and reproductive health and rights have been introduced across 46 states and the District of Columbia. State Policy Developments on Abortion January 1–May 25, 2022 Wade hanging in the balance at the US Supreme Cour t, 2022 is shaping up to be even more devastating for abortion rights and access.Īmong restrictions introduced and moving since the start of state legislative sessions in January, two key themes are anti-abortion policymakers’ continued pursuit of various types of abortion bans and restrictions on medication abortion. In 2021, state legislatures set an alarming record of 108 abortion restrictions enacted in 19 states.

This makes Oklahoma the first state to completely ban abortion since the 1973 Roe v.
