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LA HB261
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Delisha Boyd
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AI Summary
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Amends Louisiana's definition of "abortion" to exclude pregnancy terminations resulting from rape (all degrees), sexual battery, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, molestation of a juvenile or disabled person, and crimes against nature
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Procedure must be performed by a physician to qualify for the exception
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No police report, investigatory report, or forensic evidence is required from the pregnant person to access the exception
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No prosecution of the alleged sex offense is required for the exception to apply
Legislative Description
Provides for exceptions to abortion laws relative to rape and certain sex offenses
ABORTION
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026