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This week in Life Lines: Your advocacy helped stop anti-life bills, updates on euthanasia, born-alive protections, abortion pill safety concerns, Safe Haven Baby Boxes, and more.

Release date: July 17, 2026

Your advocacy helped stop anti-life bills in Massachusetts

As the Massachusetts legislative session approaches its July 31 conclusion, we are celebrating several important victories made possible by the dedication and action of MCFL supporters.

Help us oppose these bills before the July 31 deadline

The Massachusetts Legislature’s formal session ends on July 31, 2026, making the coming weeks a critical time to contact your elected officials about bills that could impact the protection of human life and families.

Promote your organization at the MCFL Banquet

Introduce your organization, business, ministry, or personal message to hundreds of dedicated pro-life supporters by advertising in the official 2026 MCFL Banquet Program.

Missouri governor signs born-alive protections into law

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed legislation protecting infants who are born alive during or after an attempted abortion.

Canada surpasses 100,000 euthanasia deaths since legalization

Canada has surpassed 100,000 reported euthanasia deaths since the country legalized medical assistance in dying (MAiD), according to an analysis by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.

France legalizes euthanasia and assisted suicide after parliamentary vote

France’s National Assembly has approved a law legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide, making it one of the few European countries to allow the practice.

Investigation: Adults could pose as 13-year-old girls to obtain abortion pills online

A new undercover investigation by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) raises concerns about safety safeguards and medical oversight in the online distribution of abortion pills.

Surrogate mother refuses abortion request at 22 weeks, faces lawsuit

An Ontario, Canada, surrogate is facing a lawsuit after refusing a request to end a pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis involving the unborn child.

MCFL mourns the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

Massachusetts Citizens for Life joins National Right to Life in mourning the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a longtime advocate for the protection of unborn children and their mothers.

Three babies safely surrendered through Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Texas

Three newborns were safely surrendered through Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Texas during a single week in July, highlighting the importance of this life-saving option for parents in crisis.