Bishops’ Issue Statement Against Late-Term Abortion Bill
The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have released a statement opposing a proposed law that would loosen restrictions on late-term abortions.
The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on July 22, would allow doctors to perform abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy if they deem it medically necessary. In Massachusetts, which has some of the most permissive abortion laws in the nation, abortions after 24 weeks are only allowed to preserve the patient’s life or their physical or mental health, or in cases of lethal or severe fetal abnormalities. If S. 1563, “An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care,” is passed by the State Senate, late-term abortions could be performed “based upon the professional judgment of the physician.” The measure would also eliminate the requirement that late-term abortions be performed in a hospital setting. Please read the Bishops’ Statement below:
For additional information visit https://macatholic.org/bishops-issue-statement-against-late-term-abortion-bill/
