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Healey Signs Law Ending 24-Week Abortion Limit in Massachusetts

8/19/2026

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Governor Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act, ending the 24-week limit and allowing abortions up to birth.
The law makes Massachusetts the tenth state to permit abortion through birth, taking effect in less than 90 days.
Dr. Robin Pierucci, neonatologist and co-chair of the American College of Pediatricians’ Pro-Life Council, called the law “very disturbing” because it relies on limited prenatal data.

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Governor Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act, ending the 24-week limit and allowing abortions up to birth.
The law makes Massachusetts the tenth state to permit abortion through birth, taking effect in less than 90 days.
Dr. Robin Pierucci, neonatologist and co-chair of the American College of Pediatricians’ Pro-Life Council, called the law “very disturbing” because it relies on limited prenatal data.