Louisiana Moves to Classify Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

State legislation could criminalize possession of mifepristone and misoprostol without a prescription, sparking widespread concern among medical professionals and reproductive rights advocates.

The bill has passed Louisiana's House and awaits a final Senate vote before potentially becoming law.
Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign the legislation if it passes the Senate.
Medical professionals argue the reclassification will hinder access to essential healthcare for conditions like miscarriages and ulcers.
The bill exempts pregnant women but could penalize those providing or possessing the pills without a prescription.
Opponents fear the measure will create stigma around the drugs and complicate pregnancy care.