States Lead on Abortion as Federal Action Stalls: States of Play

Jan. 5, 2026, 7:33 PM UTC

ABORTION PILL ACCESS and other reproductive services will have another contentious year in 2026 across state legislatures as the Trump administration is expected to slow-walk further action.

  • Criminalization of providers, reclassifying abortion drugs as controlled substances, and in-person dispensing requirements are among the issues percolating in legislatures across the US.
  • The Trump administration has yet to deliver on a long-awaited mifepristone safety study that could upend availability of the abortion pill, paving the way for legislatures to take a greater role in reining in reproductive services within their borders.
  • Most states launch their legislative sessions at the beginning ...

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