Maine expands abortion access, allowing procedures later in pregnancy if deemed medically necessary

Maine passed a law allowing abortions at any stage of pregnancy if deemed medically necessary by a doctor.
The previous Maine law banned abortions after 24 weeks, with exceptions only if the mother's life was at risk.
The new law was inspired by a Maine woman who had to travel out of state for a late-term abortion due to a fetal condition.
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed the bill into law, citing the need to avoid legislating difficult medical circumstances.
Maine joins six other states without restrictions on the timing of abortions.