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Governor Healey Signs Legislation Strengthening Abortion Protections in Massachusetts

posted by Kristi Wachter on
New law ensures patients facing serious pregnancy complications can receive medically appropriate care from trusted providers in Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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“I've heard heartbreaking stories from women and families who were preparing to welcome a healthy baby into their family, only to receive devastating news later in their pregnancy. Instead of being able to rely on the doctors they knew and trusted at home, they were forced to travel hundreds of miles and pay out of their pockets while navigating unimaginable grief,” said Governor Healey. “That should never happen in Massachusetts. This law continues our efforts to have the strongest abortion protections in the country because in Massachusetts, we believe health care decisions should be made between women and their doctors.”

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