House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes amendments to Louisiana's abortion laws by adding exceptions for cases of rape and incest. Specifically, it enacts a new provision under R.S. 14:87.1(1)(b)(vii) that clarifies that the termination of a pregnancy resulting from a sexual offense, as defined in R.S. 15:541(24), shall not be classified as an abortion. This change aims to expand the definition of abortion to include these exceptions, thereby allowing for legal termination of pregnancies in such circumstances.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the new provisions will not impose requirements for a police or investigatory report, forensic evidence from the pregnant individual, or a prosecution of the alleged offense. This ensures that individuals seeking to terminate a pregnancy under these exceptions are not burdened by additional legal hurdles. Overall, the bill seeks to provide clearer guidelines and protections for victims of sexual offenses in relation to abortion laws in Louisiana.