Massachusetts is close to giving doctors final word on late abortions
- Massachusetts is moving to grant doctors the final authority on late-term abortions, a legislative change intended to prevent women from being turned away from care.
- The state Senate adopted the measure on Friday, sending it to Democratic Governor Maura Healey, a known proponent of strengthening abortion rights.
- Under current Massachusetts law, abortion is legal for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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- Massachusetts is moving to grant doctors the final authority on late-term abortions, a legislative change intended to prevent women from being turned away from care.
- The state Senate adopted the measure on Friday, sending it to Democratic Governor Maura Healey, a known proponent of strengthening abortion rights.
- Under current Massachusetts law, abortion is legal for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Sources: The Independent