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. This section contains background information on emerging state policy trends aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancy.

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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

Expanding ACA Contraceptive Coverage

Many state legislatures have taken action to codify and/or expand upon the federal provision.

Fact Sheet

Policies to Educate College Students

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

Publication

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

Extended Supply of Contraception

This fact sheet offers details on the laws in 12 states that require insurers to increase the number of months for which they cover prescription contraceptives.

Fact Sheet

Emerging State Policy Trends

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 not only benefits the young people themselves, but also leads to significant savings in publicly funded programs.

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Access to Birth Control

More than 19 million U.S. women in need do not have access to a public clinic that offers the full range of contraceptive methods. For young people who intend not to get pregnant, living in one of these places creates a significant roadblock on the path to opportunity.

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