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SB501

Requires public postsecondary education institutions to post information on campuses promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment to be known as the Campus Awareness Initiative. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

Final Passage·5/27/26

Louisiana SB501 mandates public postsecondary education institutions to display signs promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment.

Louisiana SB501, known as the Campus Awareness Initiative, requires public postsecondary education institutions to post signs promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment. The Louisiana Department of Health, or its designated nonprofit organization, will design and produce these signs, which must include a website link to STI information and resources. The signs must read "Worried about STIs? Just Check!" and be at least 16 inches by 20 inches with large, easily readable text.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 96–0 · May 27
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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16
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:30 PM

Senate Committee on Education

History

May 28

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

May 27

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

May 27

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.