LC 1837 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise health care laws related to doulas

This bill establishes a voluntary certification program for doulas in Montana, allowing trained nonmedical professionals to receive state certification through the Department of Labor and Industry. Under the new law, doulas who wish to be certified must complete required competencies, pay applicable fees, and meet professional conduct standards, though practicing without certification remains permitted. The bill also authorizes the Department of Public Health and Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage for services from state-certified doulas and grants the department rulemaking authority to implement certification requirements. Additionally, the legislation amends existing Montana Code Annotated sections to include doulas within the state's professional licensing framework.
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Introduced Nov 22, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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