Is abortion still legal in Georgia? Can I get Plan B? What to know.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on Friday upholds a Mississippi law and effectively overturns Roe v. Wade, meaning individual states now get decide on whether to allow abortions.
The decision could lead to changes in Georgia law. The “heartbeat bill” was stalled awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What are Georgia’s current abortion policies?
- Abortion is banned at 22 weeks or later except when fetus has a condition that would likely lead to death of the fetus in utero or within 28 days of birth
- Minors require parental consent
- Only physicians can perform abortions
- The state’s Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in extreme circumstances
- Patients must obtain counseling then wait 24 hours before having the procedure
Is the abortion pill legal in Georgia?
Yes, a medication abortion must be provided by a licensed physician, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Medication abortions account for more than half of current abortions in the country and cannot be reversed.
Can I still get the morning after pill in Georgia?
The Plan B medication, more commonly known as the morning after pill, is still legal in Georgia and is available at most pharmacies and drug stores.
Walgreens and CVS locations in town still have Plan B available.
Georgia’s most recent session of legislature did see efforts to restrict access to Plan B. Introduced in February, S.B. 456 passed the senate, but did not make it through the house before the break and may come up again in the next session.
The Plan B pill works best when you take it three days after sexual intercourse, according to Planned Parenthood.
The emergency contraceptive costs about $50, but prices can vary.
This story was originally published June 24, 2022 at 1:06 PM.
