Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions

Massachusetts is on the way to giving doctors the final say on whether an abortion should be allowed late in pregnancy, a move expected to affect few cases but that supporters say is needed because hospitals are now turning away women they should be serving.

The state Senate adopted the measure Friday, sending it to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, who has signed other laws strengthening abortion rights.

Under current Massachusetts law, abortion is legal for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy...