Criminalization of Poisoning Pregnant Women with Abortion Drugs in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill criminalizing the act of poisoning pregnant women with abortion drugs. The law also classifies the drugs as controlled substances, imposes penalties for possession without prescription, and creates new crimes related to coerced abortion. The bill was introduced after a man in Texas tried to secretly abort his sister's baby. The Biden administration blamed Donald Trump for the bill's passage.
Key Points
- SB 276 signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry criminalizes poisoning pregnant women with abortion drugs
- Abortion drugs classified as controlled substances in Louisiana
- New crimes created for coerced criminal abortion
- Bill introduced after a man in Texas tried to secretly abort his sister's baby
Pros
- Protects pregnant women from being poisoned with abortion drugs
- Imposes penalties for possession of abortion drugs without a prescription
Cons
- May restrict access to medication abortions
- Controversial stance on abortion rights