Massachusetts Removes Abortion Limits | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Massachusetts just became the tenth state to remove gestational limits on abortion, allowing procedures at any point in pregnancy — a bold move that’s ignited fierce national debate. Governor Maura Healey framed it as protecting patient autonomy and ensuring access to care, with doctors’ judgment guiding late-term decisions. Critics like Utah Senator Mike Lee slammed it as extreme, likening it to ancient practices and arguing it permits ending pregnancies of viable fetuses. Supporters, however, hailed it as a victory for bodily autonomy, citing heartbreaking stories of patients forced to…