Massachusetts has expanded abortion access, allowing unborn babies to be killed all the way up to birth, sparking celebrations from Democrats and abortion advocates.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) signed legislation Monday expanding abortion access beyond the state’s previous 24-week limit, allowing abortions all the way up to birth with physician approval. Healey signed the measure surrounded by cheering Democrat lawmakers and abortion advocates. DETAIL: The law, passed by the Massachusetts Legislature in late July, removes restrictions that previously allowed abortions after 24 weeks only in circumstances involving a life-threatening condition for the mother or child. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said the legislation makes it easier for families experiencing pregnancy complications, which are now clearly defined, to abort babies, while giving physicians additional legal cover. Supporters argued that some women previously had to travel out of state for late-term abortions, separating them from their doctors, families, and support networks. KEY QUOTE: “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.” – Governor Maura Healey IMPACT: The new law will relax abortion restrictions, allowing for abortions up until the moment of birth for so-called “complications”, rather than only issues that could affect the life of the mother or child. It is unclear if such “complications” could involve diagnoses of issues like Down syndrome or other non-life-threatening conditions.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signs the bill for abortions up to birth as Democrats celebrate. pic.twitter.com/BlfTobYbeD

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