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LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.2. Discrimination against certain persons; prohibition

RS 1061.2 - Discrimination against certain persons; prohibition  A. No physician, nurse, student or other person or corporation shall be held civilly or criminally liable, discriminated against, dismissed, demoted, or in any way prejudiced or damaged because of his refusal for any reason to recommend, counsel, perform, assist with or accommodate an abortion.  B. No worker or employee in any social service agency, whether public or private, shall be held civilly or criminally liable, discriminated against, dismissed, demoted, in any way prejudiced or damaged, or pressured in any way for refusal to take part in, recommend or counsel an abortion for any woman.  Added by Acts 1973, No. 72, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.31 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.3. Discrimination against hospitals, clinics, etc.; prohibition

RS 1061.3 - Discrimination against hospitals, clinics, etc.; prohibition   No hospital, clinic or other facility or institution of any kind shall be held civilly or criminally liable, discriminated against, or in any way prejudiced or damaged because of any refusal to permit or accommodate the performance of any abortion in said facility or under its auspices.  Added by Acts 1973, No. 72, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.32 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.4. Governmental assistance; discrimination for refusal to participate in an abortion; prohibition

RS 1061.4 - Governmental assistance; discrimination for refusal to participate in an abortion; prohibition  A. The term governmental assistance as used in this Section shall include federal, state and local grants, loans and all other forms of financial and other aid from any level of government or from any governmental agency.  B. No woman shall be denied governmental assistance or be otherwise discriminated against or pressured in any way for refusing to accept or submit to an abortion, which she may do for any reason and without explanation.  C. No hospital, clinic, or other medical or health facility, whether public or private, shall ever be denied governmental assistance or be otherwise discriminated against or otherwise be pressured in any way for refusing to permit its facilities, staff or employees to be used in any way for the purpose of performing any abortion.  D. No abortion shall be performed on any woman unless prior to the abortion she shall have been advised, orally and in writing, that she is not required to submit to the abortion and that she may refuse any abortion for any reason and without explanation and that she shall not be deprived of any governmental assistance or any other kind of benefits for refusing to submit to an abortion. This provision shall be of full force and effect notwithstanding the fact that the woman in question is a minor, in which event said minor's parents, or if a minor emancipated by marriage, the minor's husband, shall also be fully advised of their right to refuse an abortion for the minor in the same manner as the minor is advised. Compliance with this provision shall be evidenced by the written consent of the woman that she submits to the abortion voluntarily and of her own free will, and by written consent of her parents, if she is an unmarried minor, and by consent of her husband if she is a minor emancipated by marriage, such written consent to set forth the written advice given and the written consent and acknowledgment that a full explanation of the abortion procedure to be performed has been given and is understood.  Added by Acts 1973, No. 72, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.33 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.5. Employees of state and political subdivisions; counseling abortion prohibited

RS 1061.5 - Employees of state and political subdivisions; counseling abortion prohibited   No person employed by the state of Louisiana, by contract or otherwise, or any subdivision or agency thereof, and no person employed in any public or private social service agency, by contract or otherwise, including workers therein, which is a recipient of any form of governmental assistance, shall require or recommend that any woman have an abortion. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Section shall not apply to a doctor of medicine, currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to R.S. 37:1261 et seq., who is acting to save or preserve the life of the pregnant woman.  Added by Acts 1973, No. 72, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.34 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.7. Instruction in elementary and secondary schools by abortion providers; prohibition

RS 1061.7 - Instruction in elementary and secondary schools by abortion providers; prohibition  A. No employee of or representative acting on behalf of an organization, individual, or any other entity that performs elective abortion as defined in R.S. 40:1061.9, or of an affiliate as defined in Subsection B of this Section, shall engage in any of the following activities:  (1) Presenting or otherwise delivering any instruction or program on any health topic, including but not limited to human sexuality or family planning, to students at a public elementary or secondary school, or at a charter school that receives state funding.  (2) Knowingly providing any materials or media regarding human sexuality or family planning for distribution or viewing at a public elementary or secondary school, or at a charter school that receives state funding, regardless of the topic or viewpoint of such materials or media, if the materials or media are created by or bear the identifying mark of an organization, individual, or any other entity, or of an affiliate of any such organization, individual, or entity, that performs elective abortion as defined in R.S. 40:1061.9.  B. For purposes of this Section, "affiliate" means an organization, individual, or any other entity that has a legal relationship with another organization, individual, or any other entity, and such relationship is created or governed by at least one written instrument that demonstrates one or more of the following:  (1) Common ownership, management, or control.  (2) The existence of a franchise.  (3) The granting or extension of a license or other agreement that authorizes common use of a brand name, trademark, service mark, or other registered identification mark.  C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any hospital licensed in accordance with the Hospital Licensing Law, R.S. 40:2100 et seq.  D. Any abortion provider or affiliate of an abortion provider whose employee or representative acts in violation of this Section shall be subject to imposition of a monetary penalty established by rule by the Louisiana Department of Health, and the department shall consider such violation in any action regarding license issuance taken in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.6.  Acts 2014, No. 617, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.8. Legislative intent

RS 1061.8 - Legislative intent   It is the intention of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana to regulate abortion to the extent permitted by the decisions of the United States Supreme Court. The Legislature does solemnly declare and find in reaffirmation of the longstanding policy of this State, that the unborn child is a human being from the time of conception and is, therefore, a legal person for purposes of the unborn child's right to life and is entitled to the right to life from conception under the laws and Constitution of this State. Further, the Legislature finds and declares that the longstanding policy of this State is to protect the right to life of the unborn child from conception by prohibiting abortion impermissible only because of the decisions of the United States Supreme Court and that, therefore, if those decisions of the United States Supreme Court are ever reversed or modified or the United States Constitution is amended to allow protection of the unborn then the former policy of this State to prohibit abortions shall be enforced.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 774, §1, eff. July 23, 1981; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35.0 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.11. Drugs or chemicals used; penalties

RS 1061.11 - Drugs or chemicals used; penalties  A. When any drug or chemical is used for the purpose of inducing an abortion as defined in R.S. 40:1061.9, the physician who prescribed the drug or chemical shall be in the same room and in the physical presence of the pregnant woman when the drug or chemical is initially administered, dispensed, or otherwise provided to the pregnant woman.  B. The drug or chemical shall not be administered, dispensed, or otherwise provided to the pregnant woman by a physician or any person acting under the physician's direction, whether in a licensed outpatient abortion facility, private medical office or any other facility, unless the physician has obtained the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 40:1061.17 and the requirements set forth in that Section.  C. If a physician prescribes, dispenses, administers, or provides any drug or chemical to a pregnant woman for the purpose of inducing an abortion as defined in R.S. 40:1061.9, the physician shall report the abortion to the Louisiana Department of Health as provided in R.S. 40:1061.21.  D. In addition to the requirements of reporting complications to the Louisiana Department of Health pursuant to R.S. 40:1061.21, if the physician knows that the woman experienced a serious adverse event, as defined by the MedWatch Reporting System, during or after the administration or use of the drug, the physician shall also report the event to the United States Food and Drug Administration through the MedWatch Reporting System not later than the third day after the date the physician learns that the event occurred.  E. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may take disciplinary action as authorized in R.S. 37:1261 et seq. or any other applicable provision of law against a physician who violates any provision of this Section.  F. Any person not under the direct and immediate supervision of a physician who knowingly performs or attempts to perform an abortion using chemicals or drugs in violation of this Section shall be subject to penalties pursuant to R.S. 40:1061.29. No penalty may be assessed against the woman who undergoes the abortion.  Acts 2013, No. 259, §1, eff. June 10, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 620, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2014; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35.2.1 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.11.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.11.1. Chemically-induced abortion; required disclosure

RS 1061.11.1 - Chemically-induced abortion; required disclosure  A. When mifepristone is administered, dispensed, or otherwise provided to a pregnant woman by a physician or any person acting under the physician's direction, whether in a licensed outpatient abortion facility, private medical office, or any other facility, then the physician or the person acting under the physician's direction shall provide the disclosure statement found in Subsection B of this Section to the pregnant woman. The disclosure statement may be provided by doing any of the following:  (1) Stapling the disclosure statement to a bag, envelope, or other package that contains misoprostol for the pregnant woman to self-administer at home.  (2) Attaching the disclosure statement to a written prescription for misoprostol provided by the physician or the person acting under the physician's direction.  (3) Attaching the disclosure statement to the patient's discharge instructions if the prescription for misoprostol is sent directly to a pharmacy.  B. The disclosure statement required by this Section shall contain all of the following text: "PLEASE READ BEFORE TAKING SECOND PILL Research has indicated that the first pill provided, identified as mifepristone, is not always effective in ending a pregnancy. If after taking the first pill you regret your decision, please consult a physician or healthcare provider immediately to determine if there are options available to assist you in continuing your pregnancy."  C.(1) Nothing in this Section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion.  (2) Nothing in this Section shall be construed as requiring the disclosure statement to be provided to a woman facing a spontaneous miscarriage as defined in R.S. 40:1061.9(1)(b).  (3) Nothing in this Section shall be construed as requiring a pharmacy or any entity other than the facility where the abortion is administered to provide the disclosure statement.  D. As used in this Section, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them:  (1) "Abortion pill" means the use of mifepristone or misoprostol to induce a chemical abortion.  (2) "Mifepristone" means a synthetic steroid that inhibits the action of progesterone, given orally in early pregnancy to induce a chemical abortion. Mifepristone is the first drug used in a two-drug process to induce a chemical abortion.  (3) "Misoprostol" means a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue that is used to induce a chemical abortion. Misoprostol is the second drug used in a two-drug process to induce a chemical abortion.  Acts 2021, No. 483, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.12. Born-Alive Infant Protection Act

RS 1061.12 - Born-Alive Infant Protection Act  A. In determining the meaning of any statute or of any rule, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative agencies of this state, the words "person", "human being", "child", and "individual" include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development.  B. An infant at any stage of development who has survived an abortion procedure resulting in his or her live birth shall be given reasonable and immediate medical care as provided in R.S. 40:1061.13(C).  Acts 2001, No. 1110, §1, eff. June 28, 2001; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35.3 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.13. Abortion after viability; second attendant physician required; duties

RS 1061.13 - Abortion after viability; second attendant physician required; duties  A. Before a physician may perform an abortion upon a pregnant woman whose unborn child is viable, such physician shall first certify in writing that the abortion is necessary to preserve the life or health of the woman and shall further certify in writing the medical indications for such abortion and the probable health consequences.  B. Any physician who performs an abortion upon a woman carrying a viable unborn child shall utilize the available method or technique of abortion most likely to preserve the life and health of the unborn child. In cases where the method or technique of abortion which would most likely preserve the life and health of the unborn child would present a greater risk to the life and health of the woman than another available method or technique, the physician may utilize such other method or technique. In all cases where the physician performs an abortion upon a viable unborn child, the physician shall certify in writing the available method or techniques considered and the reasons for choosing the method or technique employed.  C. An abortion of a viable unborn child shall be performed or induced only when there is in attendance a physician other than the physician performing or inducing the abortion who shall take control of and provide immediate medical care for an infant born alive as a result of the abortion. During the performance of the abortion, the physician performing it, and subsequent to the abortion, the physician required by this Section to be in attendance, shall take all reasonable steps in keeping with good medical practice, consistent with the procedure used, to preserve the life and health of the viable unborn child and born-alive infant, respectively, provided that it does not pose an increased risk to the life or health of the woman.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 435, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 774, §1, eff. July 23, 1981; Acts 1999, No. 1232, §1, eff. July 9, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 1110, §1, eff. June 28, 2001; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35.4 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.14.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.14.1. Fraudulent interference with parental consent

RS 1061.14.1 - Fraudulent interference with parental consent  A. Any person giving parental consent pursuant to R.S. 40:1061.14(A)(1) on behalf of a minor on whom an abortion was completed shall be subject to R.S. 14:70.7 providing penalties for the unlawful production, manufacturing, distribution, or possession of fraudulent documents for identification purposes.  B. Any employee of a licensed outpatient abortion facility who knowingly aids and abets a person who is not the mother, father, legal guardian, or tutor of a minor on whom an abortion was performed in the execution or acceptance of the parental consent requirements as required by R.S. 40:1061.14(A)(1), shall be subject to the penalties in R.S. 40:1061.29.  Acts 2017, No. 165, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.15. Prevention of forced abortion; signage in abortion facilities

RS 1061.15 - Prevention of forced abortion; signage in abortion facilities  A. This Section shall be known and may be cited as the "Forced Abortion Prevention Sign Act".  B. Any licensed outpatient abortion facility as defined by R.S. 40:2175.3 shall conspicuously post a sign in a location defined in Subsection D of this Section which is clearly visible to patients, and which features the text contained in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection and the information contained in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.  (1) The sign shall feature the following text: "Notice: Women's Rights and Pregnancy Resources You can't be forced.  * It is unlawful for anyone to make you have an abortion against your will, even if you are a minor. You and the father.  * The father of your child must provide support of the child, even if he has offered to pay for an abortion. You and adoption.  * The law allows adoptive parents to pay costs of prenatal care, childbirth and newborn care. You are not alone.  * Many agencies are willing to help you to carry your child to term, and to assist after your child's birth."  (2) The sign shall feature the web address of the pregnancy resources website maintained by the department pursuant to R.S. 40:1061.17, which shall be shown on the sign in a large, bold font designed to be clearly visible to patients, along with any additional information which is deemed necessary by the department and is in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:1061.17.  C. The department shall cause the sign provided for in this Section to be designed and produced. All signs produced shall incorporate color graphics and shall be printed on durable signage material measuring sixteen inches by twenty inches with lettering presented in a size and style of font designed to be clearly visible to the patient.  D. The sign provided for in this Section shall be conspicuously posted in each patient admission area, waiting room, and patient consultation room used by patients on whom abortions are performed, induced, prescribed for, or who are provided with the means for an abortion.  Acts 2011, No. 411, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35.5.1 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1061.17.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1061.17.1. Development of AdoptionOption.La.Gov website; task force

RS 1061.17.1 - Development of AdoptionOption.La.Gov website; task force  The legislature hereby establishes a task force within the Louisiana Department of Health to advise the secretary of the department concerning the preparation of the printed and internet materials provided for in R.S. 40:1061.17(C)(1)(e) and (D), and to develop public education initiatives to publicize the information in a manner consistent with state law. The task force shall be composed of the following members:  (1) Not more than two licensed clinical social workers licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, each of whom shall have experience in assisting birth mothers in navigating the adoption process, appointed by the governor.  (2) Not more than two Louisiana residents who provide pre-abortion or post-abortion counseling in association with a nonprofit organization that does not counsel for or provide abortion, appointed by the governor.  (3) Not more than two attorneys licensed in Louisiana and employed by nonprofit organizations who specialize in advocacy for women at risk of being coerced into abortion, or who specialize in navigating the adoption process, appointed by the governor.  (4) Not more than two Louisiana residents who are employed by public or private nonprofit adoption agencies, appointed by the governor.  (5) Not more than two executive directors of Louisiana nonprofit organizations that promote adoption as an alternative to abortion, or their designees.  (6) Two members of the Senate appointed by the president.  (7) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker.  (8) The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee, who shall serve as a co-chairperson of the task force.  (9) The secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services or his designee, who shall serve as a co-chairperson of the task force.  Acts 2018, No. 319, §1.