On July 23, 2026, the Massachusetts state House approved a bill, H.5595, that modifies existing restrictions on late-term abortion access. The bill passed with a vote of 119-33 and will now be sent to the state Senate. If approved by the Senate, the legislation would permit abortions after 24 weeks, contingent upon a doctor's approval.
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Massachusetts House passes bill to modify late-term abortion restrictions
The Massachusetts state House has passed a bill that would ease restrictions on late-term abortions. The bill, which passed with a vote of 119-33, will now move to the state Senate for consideration.
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