Abortion laws in American Samoa
Abortion is banned in American Samoa.
Data last updated .
How far into pregnancy
- Abortion is banned at every stage of pregnancy.
- Exceptions: to save your life; to protect your health, including mental health; if a provider can show in court that the abortion met certain conditions (an "affirmative defense").
- Good to know: American Samoa is governed by executive order, and is administered largely by the Dept. of the Interior. There is also an explicit law banning distribution of abortifacients.
Waiting periods and clinic visits
- There is no required waiting period, and you can get care in one visit.
If you're under 18
- A parent does not need to be involved.
Penalties and legal risk
- Breaking the abortion ban is a felony, a serious crime that can mean prison time.
- For advice about your own situation, the Repro Legal Helpline offers free, confidential legal help.
Legal protections
- The state has no specific legal protections for abortion.
Get help
- Find a provider near you: AbortionFinder
- Find verified clinics: I Need an A
- Free, confidential legal help: Repro Legal Helpline · 844-868-2812
- Help paying for care: National Abortion Federation Hotline · 1-800-772-9100
- Medical questions about abortion or miscarriage: M+A Hotline · 1-833-246-2632
This is a summary of state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and an update to this data can also be a correction.