RELATING TO DOULAS.
Summary
Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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