THE LEGISLATURE’S abortion bill became law on Tuesday after the Senate joined the House in overriding Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto.
The new law lowers from 18 to 16 the age at which a woman can terminate a pregnancy without receiving approval from a parent, guardian, or judge. The law also expands when women can terminate pregnancies after 24 months.
The Senate overrode the governor’s veto by a 32-8 vote. The House did the same on Monday by a 107-46 vote.
Session expires January 5: What else is pending?
Three conference committees set up to resolve differences between House and Senate bills have reached no agreements yet.
Transportation bond – Sent to conference July 23, 2020. To learn more, click here.
Economic development – Sent to conference July 30, 2020. To learn more, click here.
Climate change – Sent to conference August 6, 2020. To learn more, click here.
What’s on the governor’s desk?
Police reform legislation – the governor has said he will sign it. (Senate 2963) To learn more, click here.
Health care legislation, with a special focus on telehealth (Senate 2984) To learn more, click here.
Legislation restricting the use of flame retardants. (House 4900)