Abortion laws in Georgia

Abortion is banned in Georgia after about 6 weeks of pregnancy.

Data last updated November 4, 2025.

How far into pregnancy

Abortion is banned once cardiac activity can be detected, about 6 weeks into pregnancy. Many people don't know they're pregnant yet at that point.
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 physical health (not mental health); if the fetus has a serious or fatal health condition; if the pregnancy is from rape or incest.
A procedure called intact dilation and extraction (D&X) is banned.
Good to know: Georgia's rape/incest exception only applicable up to 22 weeks of pregnancy.

You can get abortion pills through telehealth, but some steps, such as an exam or picking up the pills, must happen in person.

If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be told before the abortion.
Paperwork: your parent or guardian must show a government-issued ID.
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.
Good to know: Parent identification required if Parent notification is completed in person/at the facility.

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

Breaking the abortion ban is a felony, a serious crime that can mean prison time.
People can file lawsuits against anyone who violates the ban.
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.