Massachusetts Views Expanding Abortion Access
Lawmakers are on the verge of expanding access to abortion in Massachusetts over objections from Gov. Charlie Baker about sections of their proposal involving minors seeking the procedure and abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy. With most House Democrats banding together, the House voted 107-46 on Monday to override the Republican governor's Christmas Eve veto of legislation (H 5179) reforming reproductive rights. The Senate adjourned Monday afternoon without tackling the matter, but plans to take up the bill on Tuesday, when it is expected to complete the override after voting several times in recent weeks to advance the bill. Read more...