Massachusetts
Status of Abortion:
Legal
for mothers
Legal
for abortionists
Massachusetts law mirrors the language of the Roe v. Wade decision. It makes abortion fully accessible through the first 24 weeks, and available even after that if the pregnancy has any possible negative impact on the mother’s health, including her mental health. Abortion is essentially completely legal up until birth.
Legislative calendar
Massachusetts has a full-time Legislature. See their website for meeting days.
Legislative Deadlines:
Deadlines will be posted as they become available.
Legislative Branch
General Court of the Commonwealth
Speaker of the House:
Rep. Ronald Mariano (D-3rd Norfolk)
President of the Senate:
Judicial Branch
Congressional Delegation
Abolition History:
No bill has been introduced to abolish abortion in Massachusetts.