Maine
Status of Abortion:
Legal
for mothers
Legal
for abortionists
Maine law mirrors the language of the Roe v. Wade decision. It makes abortion fully accessible through the first 24 weeks, and available even after that if the pregnancy has any possible negative impact on the mother’s health, including her mental health. Abortion is essentially completely legal up until birth.
Legislative calendar
Annual Regular Sessions begin in December and end in June during odd-numbered years or April in even-numbered years.
Legislative Deadlines:
Deadlines will be posted as they become available.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Congressional Delegation
Abolition History:
No abolition bill has been introduced in Maine.