Overview

• The bill has passed Louisiana's House and awaits a final Senate vote before potentially becoming law.
• Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign the legislation if it passes the Senate.
• Medical professionals argue the reclassification will hinder access to essential healthcare for conditions like miscarriages and ulcers.
• The bill exempts pregnant women but could penalize those providing or possessing the pills without a prescription.
• Opponents fear the measure will create stigma around the drugs and complicate pregnancy care.