Abortion Laws in Georgia
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
Mandatory Counseling and Waiting Period
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Must have counseling and observe a 24‑hour waiting period, triggered only after a detectable heartbeat.
Parental Notification for Minors
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If under 18, a parent/guardian must be notified 24 hours in advance, and the minor must either be accompanied or have judicial bypass.
Gestational Limits
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Abortion is banned after a heartbeat is detected (~6 weeks), with exceptions only for life or health risk, rape, or incest.
Out‑of‑State Considerations
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Many travel out of state due to early bans. Use provider search tools to plan. Support is available via the NAF Hotline.