House Bill No. by Representative Mandie Landry aims to amend the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative by prohibiting contractors or subcontractors from conditioning the receipt of services or products on the requirement for clients to attend classes or view materials that include religious instruction or attend religious services. The bill introduces new provisions under R.S. 46:972.1(E)(4) through (6), which state that any contractor or subcontractor found to be in violation of this prohibition will be ineligible for state grants and may face penalties, including suspension or termination of contracts.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigate any allegations of violations and outlines the process for handling complaints. This includes accepting written complaints, providing confirmation and updates to complainants, and notifying the contractors involved. If a violation is confirmed, the DCFS is required to inform all interested parties of any actions taken within 90 days and prohibits the offending contractor or subcontractor from applying for state funding for 90 days following the last instance of noncompliance.