The state should allow abortion when the pregnant person’s own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy
Democrats93%
Republicans84%
Independents89%
Source: Associated Press-NORC, Jul. 24, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Life/Health of the Mother Exception
Associated Press-NORC, Jul. 24, 2025
Details
| Question | In general, do you think your state should or should not allow someone to obtain a legal abortion if... |
| Item | Their own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy |
| Response | Should |
| Poll Main Page | Support for legal abortion remains strong |
| Interview Period | Jul. 10, 2025 to Jul. 14, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,437 |
| Policy Context | Abortion is regulated at the state level. When this poll was conducted in July 2025, six states had abortion restrictions that did not include a health-of-the-mother exception. |
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Other poll results on Life/Health of the Mother Exception
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abortion should be legal when the woman’s health is endangered by her pregnancy YouGov, Jun. 27, 2025 | 96% | 70% | 79% | |
Abortion should be legal when it is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman Quinnipiac University Poll, Apr. 24, 2024 | 95% | 82% | 90% |