Young Adults’ Views on Living in States with Abortion Bans: Survey Results from The Hill

In a recent survey conducted by CNBC/Generation Lab, it was found that a majority of young adults would not choose to live in a state that has banned abortion. The survey of 1,033 adults ages 18-34 revealed that 62 percent of respondents said they would “probably not” or “definitely not” live in a state with abortion restrictions.

The findings of the survey also suggest that this sentiment could impact future employment decisions, with 55 percent of respondents indicating they would not be deterred from accepting a job offer from an employer in a state that bans abortion. However, 45 percent said they would either “definitely” or “probably” reject a job offer from such a state.

Since the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to end the constitutional right to abortion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, states have been enacting their own laws to either protect or restrict access to abortion. Currently, 21 states have implemented new restrictions that either ban abortion entirely or limit access earlier in pregnancy than the standard set by Roe v. Wade.

The survey, conducted between April 26 and May 2, has a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. These findings highlight the importance of reproductive rights to young adults and how it may influence their decisions on where to live and work.