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Key Points Question What are the anticipated multiyear consequences of Georgia’s law prohibiting abortions after detectable embryonic cardiac activity on abortion care in Georgia? Findings In this repeated cross-sectional analysis of 360 972 abortions in Georgia from 2007 to 2017, an estimated 3854 abortions (12%) would likely meet eligibility requirements for abortion care under Georgia’s law. Fewer abortions obtained by Black patients, patients younger than 20 years, and patients with a high school education or less would likely meet eligibility requirements under the law. Meaning These findings suggest that Georgia’s law limiting abortion to early pregnancy would eliminate access to abortion for nearly 90% of patients in Georgia and disproportionately harm patients who are Black, younger, and in lower socioeconomic status groups.