Is abortion legal in Washington? Yes.
If you're in Washington and need an abortion
If your pregnancy has not reached "viability", it is legal for you to get an abortion in Washington. Viability is the stage of pregnancy when a fetus has developed enough that it is able to survive outside the uterus with medical help. When it happens depends on how the fetus is developing and can be different for every pregnancy. A health care provider can determine whether a pregnancy has reached viability. Although Washington allows abortion until viability, many providers stop offering abortion earlier in pregnancy.
Parental involvement is not required in Washington. 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 Washington.
It's legal for you to leave Washington 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 Washington, you can also try to search for assistance in the location where your appointment will be.
Washington Abortion Laws Overview
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no state-required delays
no parental involvement required
legal until viability
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