State Policy

We work 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 get pregnant and have a child. This section contains background information on emerging state policy trends aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancy.

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A map of New Mexico showing the density of pharmacies prescribing birth control by zip code.

Fact Sheet

PHARMACIES PRESCRIBING BC IN NEW MEXICO

New Mexico is one of 18 states to allow pharmacists to prescribe self-administered hormonal birth control.

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Fact Sheet

Overview of State Telehealth Policies

Power to Decide have synthesized, analyzed, and visualized state-level telehealth policies pre-COVID and during COVID, with a focus on those impact birth control.

Fact Sheet

State Telehealth Policies FAQ

The purpose of our maps and tables is to synthesize state-level telehealth reimbursement policies, with a focus on policies that facilitate contraceptive access.

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Pharmacist Prescribing of Hormonal BC

Currently, 18 states (including DC) have enacted policies to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal methods.

A map of the state of Oregon showing the number of pharmacies per zip code that prescribe birth control.

Fact Sheet

PHARMACIES PRESCRIBING BC IN OREGON

Oregon is one of 18 states to allow pharmacists to prescribe self-administered hormonal birth control.

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State Responses to Title X Gag Rule

As of December 2020, 34 states have been impacted by the gag rule.

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Advancing Contraceptive Access Toolkit

Are you a policymaker, public health official, or advocate? Are you interested in learning how to help advance contraceptive access in your state? Our new toolkit has fact sheets, maps, research articles, videos, and other resources to help.

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National and State Data

Are you interested in changes in the national teen birth rate? Do you want to know where your state stands compared to its neighbors? Our national and state data pages have all the latest data on this and more.

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Federal Policy Resources

Check out our resources on federal funding for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention education, contraceptive access, and related issues, such as poverty and education.

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