Is abortion legal in Connecticut? Yes.
If you're in Connecticut and need an abortion
If your pregnancy has not reached "viability," it is legal for you to get an abortion in Connecticut. A health care provider can determine whether a pregnancy has reached viability. Although Connecticut allows abortion until viability, many providers stop offering abortion earlier in pregnancy.
Parental involvement is not required in Connecticut. If you're younger than 18, you can consent to an abortion and do not have to notify a parent to get an abortion in Connecticut.
You can leave Connecticut and get an abortion out of state.
Use our abortion provider search to find a provider. If you’re having trouble getting an appointment or need other help related to getting an abortion, call the NAF (National Abortion Federation) Hotline at 1-800-772-9100.
Find assistance for cost, travel, and more.
A variety of assistance resources are available depending on where you’re located. These organizations may offer one or all of the following: funding for your abortion, support for travel, childcare, lodging, and more. Please note that most require you to have scheduled an appointment before you can start applying for assistance.
If you schedule an appointment outside of Connecticut, you can also try to search for assistance in the location where your appointment will be.
Connecticut Abortion Laws Overview
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no state-required delays
no parental involvement required
legal until viability
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