Abortion Pills May Become Controlled Substances in Louisiana

Louisiana is considering a bill that would classify abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances, potentially making possession of these pills a crime punishable by jail time and fines. The bill, which has passed the state’s House of Representatives, would categorize the abortion pills as Schedule IV drugs, placing them alongside substances with potential for abuse. The federal government, however, does not classify these pills as drugs with the potential for dependence or abuse. Critics argue that the legislation may not effectively prevent abortions in Louisiana, as many women already seek alternatives in states where abortion is legal.