Louisiana Could Soon Classify Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances. Here’s What to Know
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Louisiana Could Soon Classify Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances. Here’s What to Know

A bill passed by Louisiana lawmakers Thursday could see the state become the first in the country to classify two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances—a move doctors and reproductive rights advocates say could have far-reaching implications for health care access in the state. The bill, SB 276, passed the state Senate with a vote of 29 to 7, after having passed in the House with a vote of 66 to 30 on Tuesday. It will next go to Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, who is...