At the time reported, North Dakota was among 13 U.S. states enforcing bans on abortion at all stages of pregnancy, and an additional four states barred abortion at or around six weeks gestational age.
December 31, 2023
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Counts of states with comprehensive abortion bans or six-week bans as reported in coverage of state policy changes.
A 2023 North Dakota law makes performing an abortion a felony while explicitly exempting patients from prosecution, and prescribes penalties for providers of up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
January 01, 2023
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Criminal penalties and patient protection specified in the 2023 state statute.
The 2023 North Dakota abortion law includes exceptions for rape or incest within the first six weeks of pregnancy and exceptions to prevent the mother's death or a 'serious health risk'.
January 01, 2023
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Enumerated exceptions within the statutory ban.