Louisiana Gov. Edwards signs bill that would make doctors who perform abortions subject to prison terms of one to 10 years — a measure that would take effect when and if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
The governor’s office also noted exceptions in the bill allowing abortions when fetuses are deemed medically futile — suffering conditions making them unable to live after birth — and in cases of ectopic pregnancy.Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day from the list of state holidays.
Edwards also signed a measure overhauling the regulation of medical marijuana in the state. Among other things, the bill switches regulation duties from the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry to the Department of Health. And, Edwards signed a bill outlawing discrimination in education, employment, public accommodations or housing based on a person’s “natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle.” The bill mentions “afros, dreadlocks, twists, locs, braids, cornrow braids, Bantu knots” as examples. State Rep.
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