AN ACT REQUIRING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DOULA-FRIENDLY POLICIES BY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY SERVICES.

HB 6572 requires all healthcare facilities and obstetrics/gynecology providers to adopt doula-friendly policies. This directly affects hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners who provide maternity care, mandating that they create clear protocols allowing doulas to support patients during labor and birth. The bill does not specify exact policy details but requires facilities to establish written procedures for doula access, communication, and integration into patient care plans. It aims to improve patient choice and support during childbirth without altering medical standards or requiring new staffing.