Out-of-State Abortions Double Following Roe v. Wade Reversal

Illinois Leads in Out-of-State Abortions as Restrictive Policies Drive Patients Across Borders

Nearly 1 in 5 people who had an abortion in the first half of 2023 traveled across state lines for their care, according to a report from the Guttmacher Institute.
Illinois led the country in out-of-state abortions in the first half of 2023, with more than 70% of the increase in overall abortions driven by out-of-state patients.
States that border other states with more restrictive abortion policies saw the biggest influxes of out-of-state patients seeking abortions.
Florida, despite having a 15-week abortion ban in place, saw an uptick in the number of abortions, with an estimated 5,780 patients traveling to the state for abortion care.
The study does not account for those who face obstacles to traveling out-of-state for an abortion and may turn to other options—either remaining pregnant or self-managing their care.