House Bill No. [insert number] proposes amendments to Louisiana's abortion laws by adding exceptions for cases of rape and incest. Specifically, it enacts R.S. 14:87.1(1)(b)(vii), which expands the definition of abortion to include provisions that allow for the termination of a pregnancy resulting from a sexual offense, as defined in R.S. 15:541(24). This change clarifies that such terminations will not be classified as abortions under the law.

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 aims to ensure that individuals seeking to terminate a pregnancy under these circumstances are not burdened by legal prerequisites that could hinder access to necessary medical care.