Louisiana legislators have passed a bill aimed at limiting access to abortion pills by allowing for legal action against out-of-state providers. This measure expands existing laws that enable women to sue doctors who perform abortions within the state. Inspired by a case involving a New York doctor who allegedly sent abortion pills to a Louisiana minor, the law seeks to deter illegal operations and signals Louisiana's strong anti-abortion stance, similar to measures adopted in states like Idaho and Texas. The legislation awaits approval from Governor Jeff Landry.
The legislation aims to hold accountable out-of-state doctors who provide pregnancy-ending drugs to Louisiana residents, expanding the reach of legal actions against them.
This bill is seen as a tool to combat the illegal distribution of abortion pills and reinforces the state's stringent abortion laws.
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