Massachusetts' new abortion law is now in effect after Governor Maura Healey blocked a bid to suspend it. Healey used her emergency powers on Friday to put the law into effect immediately. 

The law gives doctors more discretion over whether to perform abortions at 24 weeks or later. 

Healey says delaying the law would prolong uncertainty for patients and doctors. 

Opponents can still pursue a 2028 ballot question to repeal it.