Louisiana legislator seeks ‘abortion coercion’ changes, Nebraska lawmaker focuses on fetal remains • Michigan Advance

Statehouses in Louisiana, Nebraska and North Dakota focused on abortion policy

State Rep. Josh Carlson, right, filed legislation that would greatly expand the definition of coerced abortion in Louisiana law, to include instances of “restraint of speech,” and denial of resources such as food or shelter. (Photo by Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in statehouses across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. Many bills aimed at f…

Louisiana legislator seeks ‘abortion coercion’ changes, Nebraska lawmaker focuses on fetal remains • Michigan Advance

State Rep. Josh Carlson, right, filed legislation that would greatly expand the definition of coerced abortion in Louisiana law, to include instances of “restraint of speech,” and denial of resources such as food or shelter. (Photo by Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in statehouses across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. Many bills aimed at f…

Louisiana legislator seeks ‘abortion coercion’ changes, Nebraska lawmaker focuses on fetal remains

State Rep. Josh Carlson, right, filed legislation that would greatly expand the definition of coerced abortion in Louisiana law, to include instances of “restraint of speech,” and denial of resources such as food or shelter. (Photo by Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in statehouses across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. Many bills aimed at f…