Louisiana Legislature Approves Bill Classifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances
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.
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00:00 I believe that our responsibility as legislators, as the people chosen by our constituents to
00:17 make tough decisions are in favor of ensuring life.
00:25 I think this is the right thing to do.
00:27 I think it will protect women while allowing those that have legitimate health care needs
00:32 for these pills to continue to get these pills.
00:35 And I ask for favorable passage.
00:37 When the machines are open, all those in favor of concurring will vote yes.
00:41 All opposed will vote no.
00:42 Madam Secretary, open the machines.
00:46 Vote your machine, members.
00:47 Vote your machine.
00:54 Madam Secretary, close the machine.
00:56 29 yeas and 7 nays and the bill has been concurred in.