New Mexico Abortion Laws
By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Nicole Prebeck, Esq. | Last reviewed December 22, 2022
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Summary
Abortion is legal in New Mexico.
Introduction
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which returned the power to the states to restrict, or even prohibit, abortion. In 2021, New Mexico repealed an abortion ban that pre-dated Roe. Abortion is legal in New Mexico through all stages of pregnancy.
Note: State and federal laws change frequently, especially on such controversial topics as abortion. Please contact a lawyer or conduct your own legal research to verify these reproductive rights laws.
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