Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions
The measure would let doctors approve later abortions based on professional judgment after hospitals turned away some patients, supporters said.
- On Friday, the Massachusetts Senate adopted legislation loosening restrictions on later-term abortions, sending the measure to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey for consideration.
- The bill permits abortions after 24 weeks by removing four specific statutory exemptions and granting doctors professional judgment to determine necessity.
- Supporters argue the change enables residents with serious complications to seek care locally rather than traveling out of state. State Rep. Christine Barber noted hospitals currently turn away women, even when a fetus has a lethal diagnosis.
- Opponents, including Massachusetts Citizens for Life president Myrna Maloney Flynn, contend the bill lacks safety prioritization and could permit abortions on healthy fetuses. Westfield Republican Rep. Kelly Pease argued the legislation removes existing safeguards.
- Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade four years ago, the national landscape has shifted, with 13 states currently enforcing strict abortion bans while Massachusetts moves to further protect access.
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Massachusetts Legislature Approves Bill Removing State’s 24-Week Abortion Limit
Massachusetts lawmakers have sent Gov. Maura Healey legislation that would eliminate the state’s existing 24-week abortion limit and give physicians greater discretion over procedures later ... The post Massachusetts Legislature Approves Bill Removing State’s 24-Week Abortion Limit first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Massachusetts Bill to Allow Abortion Up Until BIRTH Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature * The Gateway Pundit * by Cassandra MacDonald
The Democrat-controlled Massachusetts Senate voted on Friday, the final day of the formal legislative session, to pass H.5595, known as “An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care,” to eliminate the state’s 24-week limit on abortions and allow them up until the moment of birth. The post Massachusetts Bill to Allow Abortion Up Until BIRTH Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Mass. close to giving doctors final word on late abortions
Opponents say that it would allow abortion until birth — even on healthy fetuses — and that later abortions are more complex and risky for the women. The post Mass. close to giving doctors final word on late abortions appeared first on Boston.com.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Allow Late-Term Abortions
The Democrat-dominated Massachusetts state Senate passed a late-term abortion bill on Friday and sent it to Gov. Maura Healey's (D) desk for approval. The post Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Allow Late-Term Abortions, Sends to Governor’s Desk appeared first on Breitbart.
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