Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces
This bill mandates a state study to examine how hospitals and birthing centers integrate doula care into maternal health services. It requires the health department to identify existing "doula-friendly" facilities, analyze successful programs in New York and other states, and develop recommendations for standardized practices - such as visitor status for doulas, inclusion in birth processes, and data collection. The study will report findings and best practices to the governor and legislature by December 2027. This bill directly affects healthcare facilities, doulas, and maternal health systems by laying groundwork for potential future policy changes, but does not create new laws or funding.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025
Last action Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 27, 2026 · Assembly Jun 2, 2026
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Apr 27, 2026
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
upper
Dec 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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