Abortion Access Changes Across US Following Dobbs Decision

Why it matters locally: New Hampshire's abortion laws are among the more permissive in the country post-Dobbs, with abortions legal up to 24 weeks gestation, though state lawmakers continue to debate potential changes and funding for family planning services.

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On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that overturned *Roe v. Wade*, ending the constitutional right to abortion. This decision transferred the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. Immediately after the ruling, states began to implement new laws concerning abortion access. The Supreme Court's decision changed the legal framework for abortion in the United States. States now hold the power to prohibit or permit abortion within their borders. This has resulted in a diverse set of regulations across the country, with some states enacting near-total bans and others maintaining broad access.