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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Izaguirre

New York shields abortion pill prescribers after a doctor was indicted in Louisiana

New York Abortion Doctor Indicted - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Monday to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications, days after a doctor in the state was indicted for sending abortion pills to a pregnant minor in Louisiana.

The new law, which took effect immediately, allows doctors to request for their names to be left off abortion pill bottles and instead list the name of their health care practices on medication labels.

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