MASS. GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY SIGNS SHIELD ACT

MASS. GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY SIGNS SHIELD ACT

GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY SIGNS SHIELD ACT by CATHOLIC ACTION LEAGUE On August 7th, Bob Katzen, the Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call, contacted the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, seeking a comment from Read More...

Local Leaders Support Governor Signing of Updated Shield Law

Special to the  Patriot-Bridge Last week, Governor Maura Healey signed the updated Shield Law, which prevents the disclosure of sensitive data, such as a physician’s name, and formally establishes that abortions are to be provided in emergencies due to medical necessity.  Additionally, the law prohibits Massachusetts state or local authorities from cooperating with any federal or out-of-state investigation into health care services that are lega…