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Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Loosen Late-Term Abortion Rules

The New York Times • July 22, 2026 • general

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The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill to ease access to late-term abortions, allowing abortions after 24 weeks if a doctor deems it appropriate, removing current restrictive exceptions.
The bill aims to provide more comprehensive access to abortion care, addressing concerns that existing exceptions do not cover all situations where women may need late-term abortions.
The Senate is expected to vote on the bill before the legislative session ends on July 31, with Governor Maura Healey's position on signing the bill into law currently unknown.
If enacted, Massachusetts would become one of the states with the fewest restrictions on late-term abortions, reflecting the state's Democratic-controlled government.
Anti-abortion group Massachusetts Citizens for Life expressed concerns about the bill despite acknowledging the sponsors' intentions.

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