Posted on 05/25/2024 4:45:45 PM PDT by Morgana
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said Friday he has signed a first-of-its-kind bill making abortion pills controlled substances into law.
The law puts the abortion pill regimen -- mifepristone and misoprostol -- in the same category as opioids and other addictive medications. "Requiring an abortion inducing drug to be obtained with a prescription and criminalizing the use of an abortion drug on an unsuspecting mother is nothing short of common sense," Landry said in a statement posted on X. "This bill protects women across Louisiana and I was proud to sign this bill into law today."
The law makes it illegal for people to possess the drugs without a prescription in Louisiana, which has a near-total ban on abortion. The bill does say the drugs can be used for non-abortion reasons and women will not be punished.
The bill will go into effect on Oct. 1.
The state Senate, which is more than 70% Republican, approved the bill, 29-7, on Thursday, two days after it passed the state House.
Under the law, possession of the medications without valid prescriptions or orders from medical professionals would be punishable by up to five years in prison with an exception for pregnant women in possession of the pills for their own consumption.
The bill creates a crime of "coerced criminal abortion" -- prohibiting a third party from fraudulently using an abortion-inducing drug to cause or attempt to cause an abortion on an unsuspecting pregnant woman, without their knowledge or consent.
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Or they will just develop a new drug that causes abortion and is not covered under this law.
This will mobilize millions of women to vote Democrat.
Short term, it brings joy to many. Long term it will result in a pro-abortion government being elected.
Reading comprehension is important. Very carefully re-read the article. Several times. Then explain your “the world is ending” posts.
Should be classified with Arsenic and Cyanide. Its’ only purpose its to take human life.
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