July 23, 2025
By If/When/How

Nevada’s 1980’s-era law targeting young people’s abortion access was previously considered unconstitutional. Now, it’s been revived by the state’s courts. 

In March, a federal district court granted a motion to get rid of a 40-year-old permanent injunction on Nevada’s forced parental notification for abortion law. 

Yesterday, the district court order was vacated and the notification law went into effect. It requires Nevada abortion providers to notify a patient under 18’s parent or guardian 24 hours in advance of them getting care. While the young person’s parents or legal guardians do not have to agree with the decision, some clinics may still ask a parent or legal guardian to be at the appointment.

Simply put: These laws do what they intend to confuse, stress, and rob abortion seekers under 18 of basic privacy and dignity in their reproductive lives. It allows for someone other than the pregnant person to delay and deny their care.

It’s important that young people know their rights and what their options are. Here are ways to take action and provide direct support:

  • Young people can reach out to our Helpline to get answers to their questions and legal help to navigate this court chaos including the judicial bypass process if they do not want to involve their parent: ReproLegalHelpline.org and 844-868-2812. It’s always free and totally confidential.
  • Spread the word about our Helpline and share this resource on Nevada state laws for young people seeking abortion.
  • Support young people by joining the If/When/How Network. We train up pro bono attorneys, law students, and advocates who can show up for young people as they exercise their rights and try to get the care they need.
  • Donate to abortion funds: Wild West Access Fund, Silver State Hope Fund, and Indigenous Women Rising. They ensure Nevadans can actually access abortion by assisting with the costs of care, transportation, lost wages, and more.

No one — no matter their age or status — should have to ask for permission or be blocked by veto from being able to decide what they want to do with their body. 

These laws have been and will always be about control. To dismantle this nonsense, we need to keep giving resources and power back to young people so they can advocate for themselves and their futures, free from state intrusion.