Fact-check: “Governor of Massachusetts signed into law a bill allowing abortion at any stage of pregnancy”
Verdict: Mostly True (82% confidence)
Governor Maura Healey did sign legislation (H.5595, Acts of 2026 Chapter 188) on August 10, 2026, that removes all specific statutory restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks, leaving the decision to physician judgment alone — making Massachusetts one of roughly ten states with no gestational limit on abortion. The claim's phrase 'any stage of pregnancy' captures the practical effect accurately: the law removes the final remaining restrictions, and abortion was already unrestricted through 24 we…
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