All articles tagged with #controlled substances
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MSNBC
Louisiana State Representative has expressed concerns that a new law classifying abortion pills as controlled substances could become a national issue.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill classifying abortion pills misoprostol and mifepristone as Schedule IV controlled substances, making possession without a prescription a crime. Pregnant women are exempt from prosecution, but others face jail time and fines. President Biden criticized the legislation, linking it to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The law complicates access to these medications, which are not federally classified as controlled substances and are used for other medical conditions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill classifying abortion drugs misoprostol and mifepristone as Schedule IV controlled dangerous substances, making it a crime to possess them without a prescription. The law, aimed at protecting women, has faced opposition from healthcare providers who argue it could hinder access to necessary medical care. The legislation follows the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade and ongoing national debates over reproductive rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Louisiana has become the first U.S. state to classify abortion-inducing medications mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances, a move signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry. The reclassification, which places these drugs in the same category as Xanax and Valium, aims to restrict their distribution and is part of broader Republican efforts to limit abortion access. Critics argue it will create confusion and make it harder for patients to obtain these medications for other medical uses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill classifying the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, making them harder to obtain. The law, effective October 1, aims to protect against coerced abortions but faces opposition from physicians who argue it could hinder access to essential reproductive health treatments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill into law that classifies abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, as controlled substances, placing them in the same category as opioids. The law, effective October 1, makes it illegal to possess these drugs without a prescription, with penalties including up to five years in prison. The bill also introduces the crime of "coerced criminal abortion," with severe penalties for those who fraudulently use abortion-inducing drugs on unsuspecting pregnant women. The legislation follows a personal incident involving state Sen. Thomas Pressly's family and coincides with a pending Supreme Court case that could impact nationwide access to mifepristone.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Louisiana Governor signed a bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances, drawing support from anti-abortion advocates and concern from medical professionals and abortion-rights activists. The law, which criminalizes non-consensual use of these medications, aims to protect women but may hinder access to essential medical treatments. Critics argue the reclassification is not scientifically justified and could negatively impact healthcare, especially in rural areas. President Biden condemned the bill, linking it to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The Louisiana Senate has passed a bill to classify the abortion drugs misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, criminalizing their possession without a prescription. The bill, expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry, exempts pregnant women from prosecution but could complicate access to these medications for other medical uses. The Biden administration has criticized the legislation, linking it to the broader anti-abortion agenda following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill classifying abortion drugs misoprostol and mifepristone as Schedule IV controlled dangerous substances, which now awaits the governor's signature. The bill, which aims to protect expectant mothers, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it could hinder access to necessary care. If signed, Louisiana would be the first state to impose such a classification, adding to the ongoing national debate on abortion rights following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a bill to classify abortion-inducing drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, making it harder to obtain them. Supporters argue it will protect against coerced abortions, while doctors warn it could hinder access to essential reproductive health care. The bill, expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry, aligns with the state's near-total abortion ban and could influence other Republican states to impose similar restrictions. Critics, including Vice President Kamala Harris, have condemned the move.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to classify abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol as Schedule IV controlled substances, making possession without a prescription a crime punishable by jail time and fines. Despite the FDA's stance that these medications are safe and not prone to abuse, the legislation aims to curb their illicit distribution. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Jeff Landry, who is expected to approve it. Medical professionals warn that this could lead to delays in treatment for non-abortion-related medical needs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a bill to reclassify abortion-inducing drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, making them harder to obtain. The bill, expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry, aims to protect against coerced abortions but has faced criticism from doctors and Democrats for potentially worsening maternal health outcomes. The move aligns with broader Republican efforts to tighten abortion restrictions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Louisiana is set to become the first state to classify abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol as Schedule IV controlled substances, making possession without a prescription punishable by fines and jail time. The bill has passed the state's House and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry. This move contradicts federal FDA guidelines, which do not consider these pills to have potential for abuse or dependence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Louisiana House has passed a bill to classify abortion-inducing medications as controlled dangerous substances, making possession without a valid prescription punishable by fines or jail time. The measure, supported by anti-abortion groups, has drawn criticism from medical professionals and reproductive rights advocates. The bill would also criminalize coerced use of the medications for abortion without the pregnant person's consent. Medical professionals argue that the medications have critical uses beyond abortion care, and the reclassification could hinder access to them for other medical purposes.