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Massachusetts Allows Post-24-Week Abortions, May End Travel

8/11/2026

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Governor Maura Healey signed a law on Aug. 10, 2026 that permits abortions after 24 weeks when a physician judges it necessary for fetal abnormalities or to protect the patient’s life.
ACLU of Massachusetts Director Carol Rose said the law will end out-of-state travel for later-term abortions.
The measure makes Massachusetts the 10th U.S. jurisdiction to allow abortion at any stage, following Kate Dineen’s 31-week out-of-state procedure.

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Governor Maura Healey signed a law on Aug. 10, 2026 that permits abortions after 24 weeks when a physician judges it necessary for fetal abnormalities or to protect the patient’s life.
ACLU of Massachusetts Director Carol Rose said the law will end out-of-state travel for later-term abortions.
The measure makes Massachusetts the 10th U.S. jurisdiction to allow abortion at any stage, following Kate Dineen’s 31-week out-of-state procedure.