Press Release,
On March 10, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation in support of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day [7] [7] reaffirming her administration’s commitment to maintaining unrestricted abortion access throughout all stages of pregnancy in the state.
According to finalized 2023 Oregon Health Authority (OHA) records [8], there has been adramatic increase in abortion rates across multiple categories:
- Highest Number of Abortions Since 2009: Oregon recorded 10,075 abortions in 2023, a 16.2% increase from 2022.
- 165% Increase in Late-Term Abortions: Abortions performed at or after 23 weeks gestation rose from 85 in 2022 to 225 in 2023.
- 60% Increase in Out-of-State Women Seeking Abortions: 1,661 women traveled to Oregon for an abortion in 2023, compared to 1,036 in 2022.
— follow more at Portland Archdiocese [6]