Louisiana legislature approves restrictive abortion bill
[JURIST] The Louisiana State Legislature [official website] approved a bill [HB 388, text] on Wednesday
that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting
privileges at a nearby hospital. If the bill becomes law, it will likely
shut down [NYT report] three of the state's five abortion clinics.
Proponents of the bill argue [Louisiana Right to Life press release]
that admitting privileges requirements further the objective of
promoting women's health. However, critics contend [Planned Parenthood
press release] that bills like...
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