Louisiana’s Legislature approved a bill on May 23, 2024, that would reclassify two abortion pills[1], mifepristone and misoprostol, as “controlled, dangerous substances.” Both pills have a long history of safe and effective use[2] in medication abortions as well as for treatment of miscarriages and other conditions. The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by the state’s governor, makes it illegal to possess...
Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means
Louisiana’s governor signed a bill on May 24, 2024, that reclassifies two abortion pills[1], mifepristone and misoprostol, as “controlled, dangerous substances.” Both pills have a long history of safe and effective use[2] in medication abortions as well as for treatment of miscarriages and other conditions. The law makes it illegal to possess either of the pills without a prescription. Surgical and medication abortions are...