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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  1. General Laws
  2. Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
  3. Title XVI PUBLIC HEALTH
  4. Chapter 112 REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
  5. Section 12M Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or less

Section 12M

Section 12M: Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or less

Section 12M. A physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife may perform an abortion consistent with the scope of their practice and license if, in their best medical judgment, the pregnancy has existed for less than 24 weeks.