With abortion rights under new threat, Mass. Lawmakers aim to better protect providers

The Boston Globe

On a 37-3 vote, senators passed a bill that aims to better protect the identities and personal information of providers and those seeking abortion and gender-affirming care.

The bill, which beefs up a 2022 law, would restrict state agencies from sharing information with out-of-state investigations, require insurance companies in Massachusetts to limit access to patient electronic medical records, and require hospitals here to provide emergency abortions if medically necessary

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