Massachusetts' Shield Act 2.0 was signed by Governor Maura Healey to enhance protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care professionals and patients. This new law prohibits state officials from cooperating with federal investigations into health services like abortion, safeguards sensitive data, and allows abortions in emergencies based on medical necessity. Healey emphasized that this law maintains freedom of choice in health care decisions and aims to protect the privacy and safety of individuals seeking such care, reflecting the state's commitment to these protections.
"In Massachusetts, you have the freedom, you have a choice, you have the free will to make health care decisions for yourself and your family. I think that's so fundamental," Healey said.
"The Shield Act 2.0 will prevent disclosure of sensitive data, including the physician's name, Healey's office said. It also formally established that abortions are to be provided in emergencies due to medical necessity."
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