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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Geoff Mulvihill

Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final say on late abortions

Massachusetts is on the way to giving doctors the final say on whether an abortion should be allowed late in pregnancy - (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Massachusetts is moving to grant doctors the final authority on late-term abortions, a legislative change intended to prevent women from being turned away from care.

The state Senate adopted the measure on Friday, sending it to Democratic Governor Maura Healey, a known proponent of strengthening abortion rights.

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