In the last hours, A strict law against abortion pills was passed in Louisiana, United States. Based on the regulations, the two most used to terminate pregnancy in the United States were declared controlled substances. Along with the state’s total ban on abortion, a combination of strong restrictions on the practice formed.
In this context, Louisiana promoted a ban on abortion and in the last hours took another step to avoid the interruption of pregnancy. In a matter of a few days, a bill defining misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances passed in both chambers. This definition, according to the official text, implies that the state will have a database on the distribution of these drugs, just as it does with addictive substances such as opioids.
Along those same lines, too establishes the possession of these medications without a prescription as a crimeAs reported CBS News. Although the legislation establishes that pregnant women are exempt from facing criminal charges for possession of these pills Without a doctor’s order, it undoubtedly represents another obstacle to access. Since Louisiana was the first state to take this step, the law, which has yet to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry, could be a reference for other administrations.
Louisiana’s abortion ban, which declared abortion pills controlled substances
Along with the recent law declaring the most widely used abortion pills as controlled substances, In the state there is also an almost total ban on the interruption of pregnancy. The only way this practice is allowed is if the mother’s life is at risk.
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