Abortion and Contraception

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 23 (2024)
Constitutional right to abortion

CACR 24 (2024)
Constitutional amendment creating right to "reproductive autonomy"

HB 1067 (2024)
Protect right to sterilization

HB 1248 (2024)
Ban abortions after 15 day gestation

HB 1541 (2024)
Require second physician, medical care for "any fetus born alive" for abortions after 15 weeks

SB 461 (2024)
Require providers to report information on abortions

SB 567 (2024)
Direct DHHS to report on availability of abortion medication

SB 575 (2024)
Legal protections for seeking reproductive health care 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

Contraception

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