HJR 275 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Doulas, recognized

HJR 275 is a resolution that formally recognizes doulas as vital members of the childbirth team. It acknowledges their contribution to improving maternal and infant health, particularly by providing physical, emotional, and educational support before, during, and after childbirth.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Signed May 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 14, 2025

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating it has been fully passed by both legislative chambers and is now ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content regarding doula recognition remains unchanged, with only formatting updates and the addition of official certification signatures from legislative leadership.

TECHNICAL

Bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' reflecting completion of the legislative process

Removed draft tracking numbers (EJZ8RCC-1) and replaced with final enrolled version identifiers

Added certification signatures and dates from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate confirming passage

Minor formatting adjustments to page headers and line numbering throughout the document

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Waggoner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

upper

May 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Committee

Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Lands motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

lower

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