Efforts are underway to place abortion-related ballot measures to amend the state constitution in Maine to guarantee a right to personal protective autonomy (awaiting Senate vote)

In July, Maine’s governor signed a bill into law allowing abortion access later in pregnancy if deemed necessary by a physician. The previous law banned abortions at roughly 24 weeks, except for instances where the patient’s life is at risk. The law is effective 90 days after the completion of the state legislative session.