On May 24, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill that outlaws the possession of unprescribed mifepristone and misoprostol, which are approved to end a pregnancy within the first 10 weeks of gestation. Louisiana is the first state to categorize the pills as Schedule IV medications, which are drugs that have a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence, including some cough medicines and painkillers.
Anyone who possesses the medications without a prescription could face imprisonment between one and five years, plus a fine of up to $5,000.
The legislation also prohibits administering medication abortion without a person’s consent. The law becomes effective Oct. 1.
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