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40 Years After Roe v. Wade, States Still Restricting Abortion

Last year, 19 states enacted a total of 43 provisions limiting access to abortion -- half the number that went into effect the previous year, but still the second-highest number since 1985.

Last year, 19 states enacted a total of 43 provisions limiting access to abortion -- half the number that went into effect the previous year, but still the second-highest number since 1985.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.