Legislature overrides veto, expands access to abortion The Massachusetts Senate has voted to override the Republican governor’s veto of legislation that expands access to abortion in the state, making the measure lawBOSTON -- The Massachusetts Senate on Tuesday voted to override the Republican governor's veto of legislation that expands access to abortion in the state, making the measure law. The Democratic-controlled Senate's 32-8 override came a day after the Democratic-controlled House similarly voted to override Gov. Charlie Baker's veto 107-46. The legislation was opposed by the Catholic Action League, Massachusetts Citizens for Life, and other anti-abortion groups. The measure also codifies the right to an abortion in state law in response to concerns about the future of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting abortion rights nationwide.

Source: ABC News December 29, 2020 20:37 UTC