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Massachusetts Removes Gestational Age Limits for Abortion

Massachusetts has removed gestational age limits for abortion, allowing elective procedures at any stage of pregnancy based on medical judgment. Governor Maura Healey signed the bill on August 7, 2026, repealing a previous law that restricted abortions after 24 weeks. This change aligns Massachusetts with nine other states and Washington, D.C.

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Massachusetts has removed gestational age limits for abortion, allowing elective procedures at any stage of pregnancy based on medical judgment. Governor Maura Healey signed the bill on August 7, 2026, repealing a previous law that restricted abortions after 24 weeks. This change aligns Massachusetts with nine other states and Washington, D.C.

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Massachusetts becomes 10th state to allow abortion up to birth

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Massachusetts Removes Gestational Age Limits for Abortion