SB 310 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SCHOOLS: Requires the posting of signs in student health centers at public schools, colleges, and universities to provide information on available pregnancy resources. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 310, the "Signs of Hope Act," requires all public high school and college/university student health centers in Louisiana to display specific signs about pregnancy resources. The signs must read "Pregnant? Help Is Available for You and Your Baby!" with a website link to Louisiana Department of Health pregnancy resources, measure at least 16x20 inches, use large readable text, and include color graphics. These signs must be placed in patient admission areas, waiting rooms, and consultation rooms by health center staff. The Louisiana Department of Health designs the signs but may accept donated signs or use donated funds to cover costs, without requiring state funds.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Signed May 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB310 Original → SB310 Act · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was finalized as an Act (Act No. 259) and expanded its sponsors to include five representatives. The core policy remains the requirement for public high school health centers to display signs about pregnancy resources, but the Act clarifies that the Department of Health can use donated funds or accept approved donated signs to purchase or acquire these materials.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed slightly by specifying that the requirements apply to 'public high schools' rather than all public schools, colleges, and universities mentioned in the original draft.

ELIGIBILITY

The requirement to display signs was narrowed from all public schools, colleges, and universities to specifically 'public high schools'.

FISCAL

The Department of Health is explicitly authorized to use donated funds to purchase signs or accept donated signs, provided they are approved by the Department.

DEFINITION

A formal definition was added for 'designated nonprofit organization,' defining it as a private, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization designated by the Department of Health secretary.

REQUIREMENT

The display requirement was updated to specifically list 'patient admission area, patient waiting room, and patient consultation room' as the required locations.

TECHNICAL

The Act includes a new title ('Signs of Hope Act') and standard provisions for effective dates and legislative citations.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 30, 2026 · House May 7, 2026

How they voted

31–8

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 40

Mar 30, 2026

D Democratic12

5 Yea 7 Nay

58% Nay

R Republican28

26 Yea 1 Nay 1

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 4. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

lower

Apr 29, 2026

Introduced

Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

lower

Apr 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (9-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 31 yeas and 7 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported with amendments.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors