Gov. Maura Healey signs law removing Massachusetts abortion time limits

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Monday eliminating the state's gestational limit on abortion, making Massachusetts the 10th state with no statutory gestational limit on abortion. The governor says the change is designed to keep patients facing serious pregnancy complications from having to travel out of state for treatment.
Gov. Maura Healey signs law removing Massachusetts abortion time limits

Massachusetts has eliminated its gestational limit on abortion following Governor Maura Healey’s signing of new legislation. This move positions Massachusetts as the 10th state to have no statutory gestational limit on abortion. Governor Healey stated the change aims to prevent patients with serious pregnancy complications from needing to seek care out of state.

  • Massachusetts has removed its gestational limit on abortion.
  • Governor Maura Healey signed the legislation on Monday.
  • This makes Massachusetts the 10th state with no statutory gestational limit on abortion.
  • The change is intended to help patients with serious pregnancy complications receive treatment within the state.
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