Abortion foes plan to push pill restrictions in the states

By: Sofia Resnick

Outlets: Stateline

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 1,769

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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As they await a federal decision on a potential nationwide ban on telehealth abortions, anti-abortion activists plan to push more states to require women to visit a doctor’s office, get an ultrasound or wait before they can get abortion pills.

Under its current guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require in-person visits, ultrasounds or waiting periods for women seeking abortion pills. Nevertheless, 10 states without total abortion bans still require them.

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