Louisiana House Passes Bill to Classify Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

The Louisiana House has approved a bill to classify abortion pills misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, criminalizing their possession without a prescription. The bill, which passed 64 to 29, exempts pregnant women from prosecution but could make it difficult to use these drugs for other medical purposes. Critics argue it would lead to government monitoring of women and their prescriptions. If signed into law, Louisiana would be the first state to take such a step, potentially setting a precedent for others.