NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Louisiana Democratic Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed into law a ban on most abortions, which would be triggered if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 ruling legalizing the procedure, a spokesman said on Saturday.
The ban would apply to all abortions, even in cases of rape or incest, except when the mother's life is threatened. It is similar to a South Dakota law that has become the latest focus of the abortion battle.
Seven states currently have such 'trigger laws' - laws that would be enacted if Roe v Wade is overturned, while the Ohio and Tennessee legislatures are also considering similar actions. Not all states' laws call for an immediate ban.
Thousands in South Dakota have signed a petition to repeal that state's legislation.
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