As of May 2026, women’s rights in North Carolina are shaped by a mix of restrictions, continued access, and ongoing political change.
The state’s 12-week abortion law limits …
As of April 2026, women’s rights in Wisconsin remain unsettled, but major policy changes have slowed for now. Lawmakers ended their legislative session early to focus on the midterms, …
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Nebraska is a state where many policies affecting women’s rights are already restrictive, particularly around reproductive healthcare. In 2024, voters approved a constitutional amendment …
As of April 2026 — Women’s rights in Virginia are entering a more actively expansionary phase, following a period of mixed progress.
State leaders have moved quickly to strengthen protections …
As of April 2026, several laws are expanding women’s rights protections in California, strengthening access to reproductive healthcare, reinforcing equal pay enforcement, and giving survivors of sexual assault more …
As of April 2026, Tennessee’s women’s rights landscape is defined by some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, alongside ongoing legislative efforts that are actively …
A series of recent federal actions is increasing scrutiny of medication abortion, a method now used in over half of all abortions in the United States.
In March, lawmakers introduced …
As of April 2026, Oregon continues to expand protections across women’s health, safety, and family support, including strengthening legal protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care providers and expanding access …
As of April 2025, Maryland continues to expand women’s rights protections across healthcare, safety, and civic access, with new laws strengthening emergency reproductive care, perinatal mental health support, and …
As of April 2026, Alabama’s women’s rights landscape is defined by some of the most restrictive reproductive policies in the country, alongside emerging legal questions that extend beyond …
As of April 2026, the District of Columbia continues to strengthen women’s rights through targeted legislation, including updates to maternal and postpartum care, insurance and privacy protections, and institutional …
As of April 2026, Ohio’s women’s rights landscape continues to reflect a mix of voter-approved protections and ongoing legal and legislative conflict. In 2023, voters amended the state …
As of April 2026, women’s rights in New York remain strongly protected across all major policy areas, supported by constitutional guarantees, longstanding statutes, and consistent statewide enforcement. The state’ …
As of April 2026, New Jersey continues to provide strong legal protections for women’s rights across healthcare, the workplace, and safety, supported by established statutory frameworks and ongoing state …
As of April 2026, Arizona’s women’s rights landscape is defined by a combination of voter-approved protections and ongoing legislative and legal challenges.
In 2024, voters approved Proposition 139, …
