98% of Kentucky counties have no abortion provider.
Bans
Unconstitutional and unenforceable criminal ban on abortions after 12 weeks.
Biased Counseling, Counseling Ban, and Insurance Prohibition
Partially unenforceable law about the state-sponsored packet of materials that must be received 24 hours before an abortion. Court blocked the in-person requirement; still must get it by mail or telephone counseling session.
Hospitals providing sexual assault care cannot inform the woman of her option to abort. School districts can't offer information or referrals to/about abortion.
Insurance can't cover abortion except to protect the life of the mother, unless the woman buys an optional insurance rider.
Refusal Clause
No one is required to participate in abortions.
Public Facilities Restriction
Abortions may not be obtained at publicly owned hospitals or other publicly owned healthcare facilities except to save the life of the mother.
Restrictions on Low Income Women's and Young Women's Access to Abortion
Prohibits public funding from being used for abortions except in the case of rape, incest, or danger to the life of the mother. Portions of the law are unconstitutional and unenforceable.
Unmarried women under the age of 18 must obtain parental consent from one parent with no exceptions for rape, incest, or child abuse.
TRAP Laws
Doctors must have admitting privileges at local hospitals, abortion facilities have specific regulations, and clinics are susceptible to inspections at any time with no provisions made for the privacy of patients.
Other Laws
"If . . . the United States Constitution is amended or relevant judicial decisions are reversed or modified, the declared policy of this Commonwealth to recognize and to protect the lives of all human beings regardless of their degree of biological development shall be fully restored."News Stories
Kentucky heading for more anti-abortion legislation
Louisiana - #50 - F
92% of Louisiana counties have no abortion provider.
Bans
Several unconstitutional and unenforceable bans on abortion.
Biased Counseling, Counseling Ban, and Insurance Prohibition
A woman seeking an abortion must sit through a lengthy state-approved lecture by the doctor at least 24 hours before the abortion.
No one employed by the state or receiving government funds can advocate for abortion.
Health insurance policies in the state cannot cover abortion, no exceptions.
Refusal Clause
No one is required to participate in abortions except in emergencies to save the life of the mother.
Public Facilities Restriction
No public facilities or public funds can be used for abortion except to save the life of the mother.
Restrictions on Low Income Women's and Young Women's Access to Abortion
Prohibits public funding for abortion except to preserve the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest (reported to law enforcement).
Women under the age of 18 must obtain consent from one parent, with no exceptions for rape, incest, or child abuse.
TRAP Laws
I don't even know how to summarize this, just check the link. Unique requirements for the facility, unique medical malpractice liability, other stuff.
Other laws
"The Legislature does solemnly declare and find in reaffirmation of the longstanding policy of this State, that the unborn child is a human being from the time of conception and is, therefore, a legal person for purposes of the unborn child's right to life and is entitled to the right to life from conception under the laws and Constitution of this State. . . . [I]f those [abortion-related] decisions of the United States Supreme Court are ever reversed or modified or the United States Constitution is amended to allow protection of the unborn then the former policy of this State to prohibit abortions shall be enforced."News Stories
Report says Louisiana is the most pro-life state
Maine - #7 - A
69% of Maine counties have no abortion provider.
Refusal Clause
Maine has some pretty extensive refusal laws. People don't have to participate; pharmacists don't have to fill prescriptions if it's against their conscience, religious employers don't have to cover contraception in their insurance plans.
Restrictions on Low Income Women's and Young Women's Access to Abortion
Prohibits public funding for abortion except in cases of rape or incest, or to save the life of the mother.
Women under 18 must obtain consent from one parent with no exception for rape, incest, or child abuse.
TRAP Laws
Only licensed physicians may provide abortions.
Maryland - #5 - A
63% of Maryland counties have no abortion provider.
Refusal Clause
No one is required to participate in abortions, sterilizations, or artificial inseminations. Religious employers are not required to provide contraception coverage in their insurance.
Restrictions on Young Women's Access to Abortion
Women under 18 cannot get an abortion until one parent has been notified, unless the physician believes notifying the parent would not be in the best interests of the minor. No exception for rape, incest, or child abuse.
TRAP Laws
Maryland's trap laws are somewhat reasonable. A facility that provides surgical abortion as a regular service must be licensed as a surgical facility.
News Stories
Anti-Choice protestor disturbs inauguration
This post is part of a series.
National Report Card
Part 1: Intro and Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas
Part 2: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware
Part 3: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho
Part 4: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas
Part 5: Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland
Part 6: Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi
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