The House Criminal Justice Committee approved Senator John Milkovich’s 15 week abortion ban bill 9-8, after it passed with little opposition in the Senate. The bill mirrors an effort in Mississippi that’s been halted in federal court that would make it illegal to provide an abortion after 15 weeks. The Shreveport Democrat says fetuses are alive, and deserve a chance at life.
Cut 6 (09) “protect them”
The bill is similar to the Mississippi ban, but pro-choice activists note that there are differences. They say Louisiana’s law imposes stiff criminal penalties for providers, and does not allow exceptions for fetal abnormalities. Pro-choice attorney Ellie Schilling says this bill measures the time from conception.
cut 8 (11) “11 weeks”
The measure heads to the House floor for final passage.

The full Senate approved a measure to enact a statewide policy against sexual misconduct in government. The bill was passed the same day Secretary of State Tom Shedler announced he was stepping down following allegations of sexual misconduct. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson is a co-author of the bill
Cut 3 (12) “those ways”
The measure heads back to the House for final passage.

And moving closer to final legislative passage is a measure that would be put on the ballot in November that would ask voters if they want fantasy sports betting legal in their parish. If the legislation is approved, the gaming control board would regulate fantasy sports gambling with companies like Fan Duel and Draft Kings. River Ridge Representative Kirk Talbot says another bill would be introduced next year to determine how it will be taxed
Cut 15 (09) “combination of the two”