House Bill No. 478, introduced by Representative Horton, mandates that public high schools and public postsecondary education institutions display specific information regarding pregnancy, adoption, and neonatal care at their health centers. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is required to produce and distribute signs that read "Pregnant? Help Is Available for You and Your Baby!" along with a link to the department's pregnancy information website. These signs must be prominently displayed in patient admission areas, waiting rooms, and consultation rooms, and must adhere to specific size and readability standards. Additionally, the LDH is tasked with creating and providing pregnancy help booklets at no cost to patients, which must include various resources and information about services available to pregnant women, adoption options, and neonatal care.

The bill also stipulates that the staff at these health centers must ensure that the signs and booklets are readily available to patients, particularly offering the booklets to pregnant patients. The LDH is prohibited from including any text in the booklets that promotes elective abortion. Furthermore, the department is required to post information on its website regarding how to request these booklets and to establish rules and regulations for their production and distribution in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the availability of critical health information and resources for students in Louisiana's public educational institutions.