Ban on fetal tissue sales, donations nearing final passage

(AP) — A proposal to triple the wait time for an abortion in Louisiana is nearing final legislative passage, winning support from an overwhelming number of state lawmakers in both the House and Senate.

Opponents say if passed, the 72-hour wait likely would face a court challenge from those who says it would create an undue burden to a legal medical procedure.

During committee debate, senators stripped the exception for women who live 150 miles from a clinic, but that was reinstated with no objection on the Senate floor.

The measure by Sen. Ryan Gatti, R-Bossier City, stems from outcry over undercover videos, released by an anti-abortion group, which purported to show Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of aborted fetal body parts in other states.