Political Info and Laws in Brief
Executives
- Governor Jack Markell (D) is mixed-choice.
Legislature
- The Delaware House is mixed-choice.
- The Delaware Senate is mixed-choice.
ANTI-CHOICE LAWSAbortion BanDelaware has an unconstitutional and unenforceable criminal ban on abortion. Biased Counseling & Mandatory DelayDelaware has a partially unconstitutional and unenforceable law that subjects women seeking abortion services to biased-counseling requirements and mandatory delays. Refusal to Provide Medical ServicesDelaware allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive-health services, information, or referrals. Restrictions on Low-Income Women's Access to AbortionDelaware restricts low-income women's access to abortion.
Restrictions on Young Women's Access to AbortionDelaware law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental notice. Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)Delaware prohibits certain qualified health-care professionals from providing abortion care. |
PRO-CHOICE LAWSContraceptive EquityDelaware law requires health-insurance plans that cover prescription medication to provide the same coverage for contraception. Low-Income Women's Access to Family PlanningDelaware provides certain low-income women increased coverage for Medicaid-funded family-planning services. |
OTHER RELEVANT LAWSPost-Viability Abortion RestrictionDelaware has an unconstitutional and unenforceable law that restricts post-viability abortion. |
