Abortion laws in Oregon
Oregon does not ban abortion.
Data last updated .
How far into pregnancy
- There is no ban based on how far along the pregnancy is.
Waiting periods and clinic visits
- There is no required waiting period, and you can get care in one visit.
Abortion pills by telehealth
- You can get abortion pills through a telehealth (video or online) visit, with no in-person visit needed.
- Providers in this state can also prescribe abortion pills by telehealth to people in other states.
If you're under 18
- If you're under 15, a parent or legal guardian must give permission.
- In some situations, a doctor can waive the parent requirement.
- Good to know: Oregon's law allows for a health care provider to provide an abortion to a minor under 15 without a parent’s consent if a health care provider believes involving the parent could lead to abuse or neglect, or believes that parental consent would not be in the minor’s best interest. In the latter case, another health care provider must agree.
Insurance coverage
- Medicaid (public health insurance) pays for abortion.
- Private health plans regulated by the state must cover abortion.
Legal protections
- State law protects the right to abortion.
- State law protects people from discrimination based on their reproductive health decisions.
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.