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Welcome to the Reproductive Health Resource Library, a physician’s centralized hub for abortion care practice and policy.

Use this site to:
  • Understand state-by-state variations in laws governing abortion and other reproductive health care services
  • Access clinical resources and guidance from trusted medical organizations
  • Find practical tools to support your practice
  • Access educational and training resources and opportunities
  • Connect with professional legal services when needed
     

Disclaimer: The resources available on this site are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Medical Association.

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  • Legal Issues
    EMTALA, Contraception, Counseling & Referral, Medical Emergencies
    Know Your State’s Abortion Laws: A Guide for Medical Professionals - Alabama
    Alabama
    Abortion Defense Network

    This resource clarifies the legality of providing: abortion care under a state abortion ban’s exceptions or federal law; counseling and referral information about abortion; birth control, including emergency contraception; miscarriage management; and more.

  • Legal Issues
    EMTALA, Contraception, Counseling & Referral, Reporting, Medical Emergencies
    Know Your State’s Abortion Laws: A Guide for Medical Professionals - Arizona
    Arizona
    Abortion Defense Network

    This resource clarifies the legality of providing: abortion care under a state abortion ban’s exceptions or federal law; counseling and referral information about abortion; birth control, including emergency contraception; miscarriage management; and more.

  • Legal Issues
    AMA Comment Letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey
    Arizona
    AMA

    In this letter addressed to the governor of Arizona, the AMA lays out its opposition to legislation that would criminalize providing abortion services, emphasizing clinical and ethical concerns.

  • Legal Issues
    Arizona Reproductive Rights
    Arizona
    Office of Arizona Attorney General

    The Arizona Attorney General’s office provides government resources and state policies related to reproductive rights and abortion access.

  • Legal Issues
    Medication Abortion, Privacy
    Reproductive Health in Arizona
    Arizona
    Office of Arizona Governor

    Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding Arizona state-level laws related to reproductive health services and privacy.

  • Legal Issues
    Shield Laws
    Arizona Shield Law Fact Sheet
    Arizona
    Williams Institute

    Learn about the protections for physicians in Arizona who provide abortion care in accordance with Arizona state law.

  • Legal Issues
    Medication Abortion, EMTALA, Contraception, Counseling & Referral, Medical Emergencies, Reporting
    Know Your State’s Abortion Laws: A Guide for Medical Professionals - Arkansas
    Arkansas
    Abortion Defense Network

    This resource clarifies the legality of providing: abortion care under a state abortion ban’s exceptions or federal law; counseling and referral information about abortion; birth control, including emergency contraception; miscarriage management; and more.

  • Legal Issues
    Shield Laws, Licensure
    California Shield Law Fact Sheet
    California
    Williams Institute

    Learn about the protections for physicians in California who provide abortion care in accordance with California state law.

  • Legal Issues
    Shield Laws
    Colorado Shield Law Fact Sheet
    Colorado
    Williams Institute
  • Legal Issues
    Abortion Legal Hotline
    Connecticut, Massachusetts
    Reproductive Equity Now

    The Abortion Legal Hotline, created in partnership with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and the Connecticut Attorney General's Office, is free confidential hotline for health care providers and patients seeking legal advice or resources in Massachusetts or Connecticut.