Abortion law in the United States by state

The legality of abortion in the United States and the restrictions imposed on the procedure vary significantly, among the states or other jurisdictions. There is no uniform federal law. Some states prohibit abortion at any stage of pregnancy with few exceptions; others permit it up to a certain point in pregnancy, while some allow abortion throughout a pregnancy. In states where abortion is legal, several classes of restrictions on the procedure may exist, such as parental consent or notification, requirements that patients be shown an ultrasound before obtaining an abortion, mandatory waiting periods, and counseling requirements.