Abortion laws in Arizona

Abortion is allowed in Arizona until viability, about 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Data last updated February 8, 2026.

How far into pregnancy

Abortion is banned once the fetus could survive outside the uterus ("viability"), about 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, not from conception.
Exceptions after that point: to save your life; to protect your health, including mental health.
Good to know: Abortion care provided after "fetal viability," is subject to a reason ban based on sex, race, and disability.
A procedure called intact dilation and extraction (D&X) is banned.

Good to know: Abortion care provided after "fetal viability," is subject to a 24 hour waiting period, two visit requirement, and mandatory ultrasound.

You can get abortion pills through a telehealth (video or online) visit, with no in-person visit needed.

If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must give permission.
Paperwork: your parent's permission must be notarized.
If you can't involve a parent, you can ask a judge for permission instead. This is called a judicial bypass, and free legal help is available.

Medicaid (public health insurance) pays for abortion in the limited cases federal law requires, and also when your health is in danger.
Plans bought on the ACA marketplace can cover abortion only when your life or health is in danger or the pregnancy is from rape or incest.

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.

This is a summary of state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and an update to this data can also be a correction.