Massachusetts House passes bill loosening late-term abortion restrictions
Summary
The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a bill that eases rules on abortions performed after 24 weeks of pregnancy. The bill will now be considered by the state Senate and, if passed, would allow doctors to approve late-term abortions.Key Facts
- The bill is called H.5595.
- The Massachusetts House voted 119 in favor and 33 against the bill.
- It would loosen restrictions on abortions performed after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
- Doctors would need to approve any abortion done after 24 weeks.
- State House Speaker Ronald Mariano announced the bill’s passage in the House.
- The bill now goes to the Massachusetts state Senate for consideration.
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