ANTI-CHOICE LAWS
Abortion Bans
Louisiana bans a safe abortion procedure, has an unconstitutional and unenforceable near-total criminal ban on abortion, and has a near-total criminal ban on abortion that would take effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
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Biased Counseling & Mandatory Delay
Louisiana law subjects women seeking abortions to biased counseling requirements and mandatory delays.
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Counseling Ban/Gag Rule
Louisiana prohibits certain state employees or organizations receiving state funds from referring for abortion services.
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Other Anti-Choice Law
Louisiana law includes a strongly anti-choice policy statement.
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Public Facilities Restriction
Louisiana prohibits the use of public facilities for the performance of abortions.
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Refusal to Provide Medical Services
Louisiana allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive health services, information, or referrals.
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Restrictions on Low-Income Women's Access to Abortion
Louisiana restricts low-income women's access to abortion.
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Restrictions on Young Women's Access to Abortion
Louisiana law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental consent.
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Spousal Consent
Louisiana has an unconstitutional and unenforceable law mandating spousal consent before a married woman may obtain an abortion.
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Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)
Louisiana subjects abortion providers to burdensome restrictions not applied to other medical professionals.
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