State Policy

Power to Decide, the campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy, works to identify and promote state policy options that will increase information about and access to contraception so that more young people have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to become pregnant and have a child. This section contains background information on emerging state policy trends aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancy.

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Key Information About U.S. States

A state-by-state look at state policies, how states are using federal grants for teen pregnancy prevention, Title X family planning funding, and more.

Fact Sheet

Key State Policies at a Glance

The policies detailed in this fact sheet help expand access to and information about contraception, but none of them alone is a panacea.

Fact Sheet

State Actions to Protect and Enhance…

Current federal guidelines implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) require all non…

Fact Sheet

Policies to Educate College Students

A closer look at legislative efforts in four states to educate college students about preventing unplanned pregnancy.

Fact Sheet

Extended Supply of Contraception

This fact sheet offers details on the laws in 19 states that require insurers to increase the number of months for which they cover prescription contraceptives.

State Policies to Increase Information About and Access to Contraception

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State Policies on Birth Control

This policy brief describes a number of emerging state policy trends to expand information about and access to birth control.

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Progress Pays Off

Providing an environment where young people have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child not only benefits the young people themselves, but also leads to significant savings in publicly funded programs.

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