By Gabriella Borter

(Reuters] – The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a repeal of the 1973 national protections against abortion. This year, liberal states have been attempting to increase and preserve abortion rights while conservative states have enacted new restrictions.

RESERVATIONS FOR ABORTION

ARIZONA – Republican Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill in March banning abortions within 15 weeks after a woman has given birth. This measure allows for exceptions in medical emergencies but does not allow for rape and incest. If not blocked by court, it will go into effect in late 2012.

FLORIDA – Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, in April, signed a 15 week abortion ban. It allows exceptions for medical emergency or when the fetus suffers from an abnormality that is fatal. Incest, human trafficking and rape are not allowed to allow abortions beyond the 15-week mark. On July 1, the ban will be in effect.

IDAHO: In March, Republican Governor Brad Little issued a 6-week ban on abortion that permits family members to sue abortion providers for performing abortions beyond that point. This is similar to a Texas law last year. The Idaho law was set to go into effect on April 1, but the Supreme Court has blocked it pending legal review.

KENTUCKY – The April legislature overruled Democratic Governor Andy Beshear’s veto. It enacted a number of restrictions on abortion, including a ban for 15 weeks, the requirement to inter fetal remains or cremate them, as well as a stillbirth or combination certificate that must be issued for every abortion. The law was immediately in effect and suspended clinics from offering abortions for 8 days, until it was temporarily stopped by a U.S. Judge.

OKLAHOMA: On Thursday, the Senate passed an order banning all abortions, except for those that are necessary due to medical emergencies or rape. Private citizens can sue the providers. It also allows for any individual who aids or abets abortions being enforced. Before the Senate amendments can be signed by Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, they must be approved by the House. It would be effective immediately if the governor approves it.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives also approved Thursday a ban against abortions within six weeks of the beginning of pregnancy. It relies upon the same enforcement mechanism from a lawsuit. Stitt can sign it immediately.

Stitt had already signed in April a bill that bans abortion except for in emergency situations and punishes providers who contravene the law with up $100,000 in fines or 10 years imprisonment. If the bill is not blocked by court, it will be effective in August.

SOUTH DAkota: Republican Governor KristiNoem signed a March law requiring women make three visits in person with a doctor to perform a medication-abortion. Implementation of the legislation depends on how a federal court decides.

PROTECTIONS ABORTION

COLORADO – On April 4, Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat signed a bill codifying the right of women to choose their own reproductive health. This measure went into effect immediately.

MARYLAND: A bill was passed by the legislature that broadens who is allowed to perform abortions and establishes an abortion provider training program. It also requires all insurance companies to pay for abortion costs. Republican Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the bill, but the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature overrode his veto on April 9 and the law is due to take effect July 1.

VERMONT – In February, the Democratic-led Legislature passed a constitutional amend that gives women the right to choose whether or not they want. This amendment will now be available for approval by voters in November.