Breaking news: Louisiana lawmakers vote to make abortion pills controlled substances

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill that would make abortion pills controlled substances — a first in the U.S. The governor is expected to sign it. Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:47 PM ET The legislation would make possession of the drugs without a prescription a crime in the state, punishable with jail time. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018