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

HB 191 (2025) Make it illegal to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent

HB 232 (2025) Create right for health care providers to refuse to participate in abortion, contraception

HB 476 (2025) Ban most abortions after 15 weeks

HB 606 (2025) Protect right to sterilization for medical reasons

HB 662 (2025) Require public school students to watch abortion videos

HB 667 (2025) Require public school and college students to watch video of fetal development

HCR 7 (2025) Resolution supporting abortion rights

SB 36 (2025) Require health care providers to report data related to abortion

SB 260 (2025) Block abortion restrictions before 24 weeks gestation

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2021 retained NH bills

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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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