BOSTON ? Taking a proactive step in light of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling in two cases involving emergency abortion care, Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey Monday issued an executive order that she said established the state as a "beacon" for reproductive rights.

Flanked by representatives from the health care industry, insurance providers, legislators, state health-related agencies and advocates, Healey said that women in Massachusetts and those traveling to the state will “always have access to emergency life-saving care,” including abortion care.

In essence, the order puts the state’s insurance industry, emergency medical providers, health care providers and state agencies on notice that such emergency medical treatment is available on demand.

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