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Massachusetts Shifts Late-Term Abortion Authority | Durham News
Massachusetts is poised to overhaul late-term abortion access by giving doctors final say — no more rigid medical criteria, just professional judgment after 24 weeks. The Senate passed the bill, sending it to Governor Healey’s desk, aiming to fix hospital refusals in severe fetal anomaly cases. Supporters say it ensures timely care; opponents warn it could open the door to abortions up to birth, even for healthy fetuses, and raise maternal risks. This move marks a major shift in abortion policy nationwide, as states scramble to define access post-Roe, with Massachusetts placing trust squarely…
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