District of Columbia Abortion Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Abortion Laws
| Code Section | 22-101, repealed D.C. Law 15-(Act 15-255) |
| Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion | - |
| Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion | - |
| Penalty for Unlawful Abortion | - |
| Consent Requirements | - |
| Residency Requirements for Patients | - |
| Physician Licensing Requirements | - |
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