New expansion of reproductive rights in Minnesota and where to find more information
By JESSIE MERRIAM
On July 13, Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan ruled that “Minnesota abortion laws relating to mandated physician care, hospitalization, criminalization, parental notification, and informed consent” are unconstitutional under state law.
To take effect immediately, abortions in Minnesota no longer require:
- A 24 hour waiting period
- A physician to perform the procedure
- Minors to notify both parents
- Informed consent
- Hospital procedures after the first trimester
Additional resources and answers:
Planned Parenthood
1200 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis (612) 823-6300
671 Vandalia St, Saint Paul (651) 698 2406
Whole Woman’s Health Clinic, Bloomington, MN
Virtual and in-person services
8053 E Bloomington Fwy, Suite #450, Bloomington
(612) 376-7708
1 (877) 835-1090
1 (877) 835-8631 (Virtual Services)
WE Health Clinic, Duluth MN
Medical abortion services and information:
Just the Pill
(entire website offered in multiple languages)
See Minnesota Monthly’s article on “Safe and Legal Abortion Options in Minnesota” article from June 28, 2022, for more resources on financial aid, etc (at minnesotamonthly.com)