House Bill No. by Representative Dubuisson amends existing Louisiana law regarding the definition of abortion and establishes specific exceptions to the prohibition of abortion. The bill modifies R.S. 14:87.1(1)(b)(ii) to clarify that the term "abortion" does not include medical procedures performed by a physician to treat a patient diagnosed, in good faith medical judgment, with a pregnancy that has ended or is in the process of ending due to spontaneous miscarriage. Additionally, it provides an exception for procedures addressing complications that render the pregnancy nonviable, ensuring these actions are not classified as abortions.

Furthermore, the bill amends R.S. 40:1061(I) to state that performing any act or procedure that does not violate R.S. 14:87.7 or R.S. 14:87.8, as defined by R.S. 14:87.1, is not considered a violation of the abortion prohibition. This legislative change aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding abortion exceptions and ensure that medical professionals can provide necessary care without the risk of legal repercussions under the current abortion laws.

Statutes affected:
HB461 Original: 14:1(1), 40:1061(I)