The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill that would relax the state's restrictions on late-term abortions, moving authority to physicians for procedures after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Under the bill, physicians would decide whether an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks, a shift from current law, which permits late-term abortions only under specific circumstances.
According to reports, Massachusetts House Democrats are positioned to advance the bill, which could make the state's late-term abortion laws among the broadest in the nation.
The bill's focus on physician judgment is central to the legislation.
The Massachusetts House voted to ease the state's late-term abortion restrictions.
