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Life-Saving Laws in Action

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What Your Vote Made Possible — and What’s at Risk

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, elected representatives across the country have passed laws that protect unborn children and recognize the humanity of life in the womb. These laws are already saving lives — but abortion activists are working to overturn them.

Where Does Your State Stand?

Laws protecting life vary widely by state. Some protect children at conception, others at a heartbeat, or by 12 or 15 weeks.

Explore the map to see where protections exist — and what may be at stake in your state.

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States with Pro-Life Laws

Pro-Life Laws protect about 200,000 lives annually

9-Month Protection (12)
Heartbeat (4)
12 Weeks (2)
In Litigation (3)
Few or No protections (29)
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States with Few or No Limits

States with no legal limits or with extreme ballot amendments (15)
Abortion allowed from 16-25 weeks (15)
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States with Shield Laws

States with laws shielding abortionists from being held accountable by pro-life laws in other states

Has Shield Law or Executive Order (23)
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Planned Parenthood Closures

Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which prohibited Medicaid funding to Big Abortion, abortion facilities across the country are closing. Planned Parenthood, which leads Big Abortion, is experiencing many closures as taxpayer funding dries up and their crumbling infrastructure fails to keep pace with real health care providers. Click a location on the map to learn more. Click here to view our blog post we're updating every time another Planned Parenthood location closes its doors.

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Why These Laws Matter

Every number represents a child’s life. These laws not only save lives but also reflect the deeply held values
of millions of Americans who believe unborn babies deserve legal protection.

Americans Support Protecting Life

Americans Support Protecting Life

Polling consistently shows that Americans reject unlimited abortion:

69% of Americans oppose abortion after the first three months of pregnancy.

Only 10% of voters support the Democratic Party’s position of abortion until birth.

Most voters believe laws should protect children and support moms — not abortion on demand.

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The Science Behind Life-Saving Laws

The Science Behind Life-Saving Laws

By 12 weeks, an unborn child has a beating heart, developing organs, and can respond to touch. These aren’t opinions—they’re medically documented milestones.

Charlotte Lozier Institute, SBA’s research and policy partner, provides medically reviewed, nonpartisan resources trusted by lawmakers and professionals nationwide.

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