Relates to the professional certification of doulas
Summary
Authorizes the professional certification of doulas; only those certified may provide doula services defined as continuous emotional and physical support provided by a certified doula throughout labor and birth, and intermittently during the prenatal and postpartum periods.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2021
Last action Jan 22, 2021
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2
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0
Committee
1
Jan 20, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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