Massachusetts is set to expand access to abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy as the legislative session approaches its end. The Prioritizing Patients' Access to Care Act has passed the House with a vote of 119-33 and is expected to clear the Legislature soon. This legislation aims to remove current legal restrictions that limit abortions after 24 weeks to specific circumstances, allowing licensed physicians to make decisions based on their medical judgment. Supporters argue that the bill will improve access to necessary medical care, while opponents express concerns that it could make Massachusetts one of the least restrictive states for late-term abortions. The bill is similar to a law enacted in Maine in 2023. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has prioritized expanding abortion access since taking office in 2023, although she has not publicly commented on this specific bill.
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Massachusetts Legislature Advances Bill to Expand Late-Term Abortion Access
The Massachusetts Legislature is advancing a bill to expand late-term abortion access up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. The Prioritizing Patients' Access to Care Act aims to remove existing restrictions, allowing physicians to make decisions based on medical judgment. The bill has garnered both support and opposition as it approaches a vote before the legislative session ends.
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Massachusetts Legislature Advances Bill to Expand Late-Term Abortion Access