Reproductive Health Care Resources

This toolkit includes the following:

  1. Abortion in Oregon
  2. Free & Confidential Reproductive Rights Hotline
  3. What does Oregon law say about abortion care?
  4. How does Oregon law protect people seeking abortion care, including from other states, and providers?
  5. Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
  6. Legal action around reproductive healthcare
  7. Paying for Abortion Care in Oregon

Disclaimer: The links and information provided on these pages are for information only, are not exhaustive, and do not constitute legal or medical advice.  If you require legal advice, please consult an attorney. If you require medical advice, consult your healthcare provider. This information is current as of 07/23/2025.

Abortion in Oregon

Abortion is still safe, accessible, and legal in Oregon.

The United States Supreme Court decision in June 2022 overturning Roe v. Wade (called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health) did not change Oregon laws protecting a pregnant person’s right to have an abortion in Oregon.

Decades of proactive advocacy created a strong foundation for access to reproductive health services in Oregon, regardless of what happens at a federal level. This includes recent legislation such as the Reproductive Health and Access to Care bill in 2023, the Reproductive Health Equity Act in 2017, and Access to Contraception in 2007; it also goes back to Ballot Measure 7 in 1978 when Oregonians voted to protect state funding for abortion.

Below are Frequently Asked Questions about Oregon Laws on reproductive health and access.

Check out the Abortion Access in Oregon webpage from the Oregon Health Authority at Oregon.gov/abortion.

Free & Confidential Reproductive Rights Hotline

If you have any questions about Oregon law or legal changes in Idaho or other states, call our FREE and CONFIDENTIAL OREGON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS HOTLINE at:

(503) 431-6460

You will be connected to an Oregon lawyer who can answer your legal questions or refer you to an out-of-state lawyer/hotline if your question goes beyond Oregon law.

What does Oregon law say about abortion care?

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Does Oregon impose any legal restrictions on access to abortion?

No. Oregon does not have any legal restrictions on abortion. For example, in Oregon there are no gestational limits, no waiting periods, and you can access medication abortion (abortion pills) by mail.

Can I obtain an abortion in Oregon if I am not an Oregon resident?

Yes. Oregon welcomes anyone who needs abortion care and cannot receive it in their home state. For questions specific to your circumstance, including travel, call the Oregon Reproductive Rights Hotline at (503) 431-6460.

Can I be turned away for abortion services in Oregon for a discriminatory reason?

No. Oregon's Reproductive Health Equity Act prohibits discrimination in coverage or care based on gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, or immigration status.

If I live in Oregon, will my insurance pay for my abortion?

Most likely yes, unless your insurer qualifies for an exemption from Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act. Oregon law requires most insurance plans to cover abortion care, with no out-of-pocket charges. For a list of health plans covered by the law, visit https://dfr.oregon.gov/Pages/index.aspx and click on “RHEA Plan Information.” Self-insured and federally funded plans are exempt from the law’s requirement. Other limits to coverage may apply, depending on your plan. If your plan is exempt from these requirements or your plan excludes you from coverage, there may still be resources available to help. Please see the next question.

Can I get an abortion if I don’t have health insurance, cannot afford insurance, and/or do not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan?

Yes. For more information, please contact the Oregon Health Authority by calling 971-673-0355 or visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyPeopleFamilies/ReproductiveSexualHealth/pages/index.aspx.

Can I still access the early abortion prescription medication, mifepristone, in Oregon?

Yes. This safe and effective medication (paired with misoprostol for the “gold standard” of care) remains available and protected in Oregon.

Can I get a medication abortion in Oregon using telemedicine?

Yes. A pregnant person located in Oregon has the option to end an early pregnancy with medication. Persons with an early pregnancy often have the option to obtain an abortion by having a telemedicine consultation with an Oregon licensed provider. If approved, early abortion medication can be mailed directly to an Oregon address.

Is my decision to have an abortion in Oregon private?

Yes. Federal and state patient privacy laws consider this decision to be protected health information and as a general matter, identifiable health information cannot be released without an individual’s consent. There are exceptions, however, such as disclosure for purposes of treatment or payment, or if reporting is otherwise required by state law.

Do I have the right to confidential communication with my health insurance plan?

Yes. Under Oregon law, you have the right to have your insurance plan send protected health information directly to you instead of to the person who pays for your health insurance plan. For more information on this law and how to request protected health information, visit https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/health/patient-privacy/Pages/your-rights.aspx.

Can I be prosecuted for helping an out-of-state resident obtain an abortion in Oregon?

There are both individuals and organizations in Oregon committed to helping people from any state come to Oregon for an abortion. Neither you (as an individual) nor any organization could be prosecuted in Oregon for helping an out-of-state resident obtain an abortion. However, we have no jurisdiction or control over other states’ laws and potential actions, so we suggest calling the Oregon Reproductive Rights Hotline if you have questions about traveling from another state.

Where can I go if I have additional questions about reproductive health care in Oregon?

Contact the Oregon Health Authority at 971-673-0355 or click on "What Can I Get" and "Find a Clinic" under Services: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyPeopleFamilies/ReproductiveSexualHealth/pages/index.aspx
Or contact the free and confidential Oregon Reproductive Rights Hotline at (503) 431-6460.

How does Oregon law protect people seeking abortion care, including from other states, and providers?

Oregon Shield Law and Related Protections FAQs

In 2023, the Oregon Legislature enacted HB 2002 (OL 2023 ch. 228), sometimes referred to as a “shield law” , which builds on numerous protections for reproductive health care and Oregon health care professionals who provide it. Below, key portions of the shield law are summarized and described.

The links and information provided on these pages are for information only, are not exhaustive, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. If you require legal advice, please consult an attorney. If you require medical advice, consult your healthcare provider. This information is current as of 7/23/2025.

FAQs about State Law Related to Reproductive Health Care Rights

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How does state law protect reproductive health care providers?

Reproductive health care providers' names, home addresses and professional addresses are exempt from disclosure under Oregon’s public records law. (ORS 192.345(43))

The law also allows a reproductive health care provider to participate in the Oregon Department of Justice’s Address Confidentiality Program .

What protections does state law provide against out-of-state laws?

HB 2002 provides that out-of-state laws allowing civil or criminal actions against persons who receive, provide, or assist other persons in receiving reproductive health care are contrary to the public policy of our state.

What do our state laws say about malpractice insurance related to another state’s restrictions on access to reproductive health care?

HB 2002 prevents consequences to Oregon health care providers’ malpractice insurance related to other state laws restricting access to reproductive health care.

Additionally, the law prevents Oregon health professional regulatory boards from taking disciplinary action against certain Oregon licensees simply because a practitioner violated another state’s laws regarding reproductive health care and also prevents those boards from sharing information with another state’s licensing board regarding the provision of reproductive health care.

Where can I read the full text of HB 2002?

You can read it here: HB2002

FAQs about Legal Actions from Other States or Based on the Laws of Other States

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Will Oregon enforce the laws of other states about reproductive health care when those other state laws are contrary to Oregon public policy?

No, the Oregon legislature has found that such laws are “contrary to the public policy of this state.” Specifically, laws of other states are contrary to the public policy of Oregon if they authorize a person to bring civil or criminal action against another person who:

  1. Receives reproductive health care, including family planning and contraception, pregnancy termination services, prenatal, postnatal and delivery care, miscarriage management, fertility care, sterilization services, treatments for sexually transmitted infections and reproductive cancers, and any other health care and medical services related to reproductive health;
  2. Provides or attempts to provide reproductive health care; or
  3. Knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets the provision of reproductive health care.

Reference: ORS 24.500 ».

Can a person from another state ask an Oregon state court to force a person/entity to provide information about reproductive healthcare they received in Oregon?

No, the shield law protects people who receive legal health care in Oregon from out-of-state inquiries, in most cases. Under the shield law, a person cannot request that a clerk of an Oregon state court issue a subpoena for service upon a person to whom an out-of-state subpoena is directed if the out-of-state subpoena relates to reproductive health care that is permitted under Oregon law, unless the person requesting the subpoena provides a written declaration that the out-of-state subpoena relates to:

  1. An out-of-state action founded in tort, contract or statute, for which a similar claim would exist under Oregon law, brought by a patient or the patient’s authorized legal representative, for damages suffered by the patient; or
  2. An out-of-state action founded in contract, and for which a similar claim would exist under Oregon law, brought or sought to be enforced by a party with a contractual relationship with the person that is the subject of the subpoena.

Reference: ORS 24.500 ».

Can a person in Oregon use the civil law of another state against someone who received, provided or assisted in reproductive health care in Oregon?

No, under the shield law, Oregon law applies to civil cases about reproductive health care provided in Oregon, if the case is not based on a contract. This protection covers healthcare providers, patients, and anyone who helped support the treatment.

Reference: ORS 15.430 ».

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requires hospitals to provide abortion care to pregnant patients for whom such care is necessary to stabilize an emergency medical condition they are experiencing, irrespective of any contrary state laws.

On May 29, 2025, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded federal guidance regarding EMTALA; however, the rescission of the federal guidance does not change EMTALA nor does it change Oregon laws.

Legal Action Around Reproductive Health Care

Learn more about the Oregon Department of Justice’s legal action to defend Oregon values.

  • March 12, 2025: Amicus Brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm a lower court’s decision recognizing Medicaid recipients’ individual right to receive care from the qualified providers of their choice, including Planned Parenthood (Media Release) (Amicus Brief)
  • April 11, 2025:  Amicus Brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, supporting a challenge to a provision of Tennessee’s abortion ban, and explaining that state bans impact residents from other states that provide abortion care (Amicus Brief)
  • May 1, 2025:  Letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, objecting to its efforts to withhold fiscal 2025 funding for Title X family planning services, which would reduce about half the Title X funding allocated to Oregon (Letter)
  • May 27, 2025: Testimony to American Medical Association to take stronger action to protection health care providers from potentially dangerous medical board certification requirements. (Media Release) (Written Testimony)
  • June 24, 2025: Letter to American Hospital Association reaffirming hospitals’ duty to provide emergency abortion care under federal law (Media Release) (Letter)
  • July 21, 2025: Lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to restrict access to critical health, education, and social service programs, including Title X family planning (Media Release) (Complaint)

Paying for Abortion in Oregon