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Are states banning the morning-after pill?

Published in Emergency Contraception Legal Status 1 min read

No, states are not banning the morning-after pill. The "Plan B" pill, a widely recognized brand of emergency contraception, remains legal in all 50 states across the United States. Furthermore, its availability is without age restrictions, meaning it can be purchased by individuals of any age.

It is important to understand that the morning-after pill, also known as emergency contraception, functions by preventing pregnancy before it begins, primarily by delaying or preventing ovulation or fertilization. It is distinct from abortion pills (such as mifepristone), which are used to terminate an existing pregnancy. This distinction is key in discussions surrounding reproductive health legislation.

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