Post-Viability Abortion Restriction

Maine's post-viability abortion restriction provides that no abortion may be performed after viability unless necessary to preserve the woman's life or health.  Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 22, § 1598 (Enacted 1979; Last Amended 1993).

NARAL Pro-Choice America supports the legal framework established in Roe v. Wade and does not oppose restrictions on post-viability abortions, such as Maine's, that contain adequate exceptions to protect the life and health of the woman.