Massachusetts Governor Healey Signs a Law Favoring Late-Term Abortion
Governor Healey signs a law removing exceptions to late-term abortions, leaving the decision to the doctor. We’re going to make sure that women in particular are able to make their own health care decisions, not the government. Before this, state law allowed abortions after 24 weeks, but only with certain exceptions.
Couple Story of Baby
Alex Lotton and Kate Dineen traveled to Maryland for a late-term abortion. At 33 weeks along, they learned their son’s diagnosis did not qualify for a late-term abortion exception.
“We learned that our son, Teddy, had suffered a catastrophic stroke in utero. He would either die or survive for some period of time with a spectrum of devastating outcomes. “
Nine other states and Washington, D.C. also do not have a gestational ban on abortion. Governor Healey blasted President Trump and her Republicans.
Republican Opponents on the Issue of Late-Term Abortion
Republican opponents on the issue. – Abortion‘s on the ballot in this election. It couldn’t be more clear. – Mike Minogue, who describes himself as pro-life, says, “I’m disappointed the governor is playing extreme politics with women’s health. I would much rather see the people of Massachusetts voice their opinion and decide this, not the politicians.”He wouldn’t say if that meant a ballot question. Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign says he would have signed the law, adding Brian Shortsleeve has been clear throughout this campaign that he is pro-choice and believes these deeply personal decisions should be made between a woman and her doctor.
Deneen Says Removing Late-Term Abortion Exceptions Will Help Women
The National Right to Life telling us when lawmakers remove every objective limitation and authorize an abortion provider to decide whether an abortion may be performed at any point in pregnancy, abortion until birth is precisely what the law allows. We’re live here at the Statehouse, Charmaine Skiddy, WCVB News Center 5.
MASS.gov – Governor Healey Signs Legislation Strengthening Abortion Protections in Massachusetts
