Massachusetts Gov Maura Healey signs bill allowing abortions up until childbirth
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a law that removes restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy, allowing the procedure up until childbirth. Supporters say this helps patients stay in the state for care. The change is described as controversial, indicating disagreement over the policy.
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Part of Massachusetts's 2026 law allowing abortion through the whole pregnancy
Left
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Center
8 sourcesMassachusetts Removes Abortion Restrictions, Joining List of 9 Other States
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Right
23 sourcesIs birth really the only dividing line? Facing the moral reality of late abortion
Massachusetts Gov Maura Healey signs bill allowing abortions up until childbirth
There are now 10 States (Including Washington D.C.) That Allow Abortions All The Way Up To Birth
The story so far
3 developments- Aug 10Signing new abortion law, Healey cites stories of ‘anguish and heartache’
- Aug 10Governor of Massachusetts signs into law a measure that loosens limits on abortions in Massachusetts
- Aug 11Massachusetts legalizes abortion through 9 months of pregnancy
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Quiet for 67 daysLast development · Aug 11 — Massachusetts legalizes abortion through 9 months of pregnancy