Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces

This bill directs the New York State Department of Health to conduct a study on how to better integrate doulas into hospitals and birthing centers. The study will evaluate current practices, identify successful programs, and gather input from doula-led organizations to understand how doulas are currently included or excluded in healthcare settings. Based on its findings, the department must provide recommendations for creating specific criteria that define "doula-friendly" spaces, including guidelines for visitor status, presence in birthing rooms, and data collection methods. The final report, containing these findings and suggestions, is required to be submitted to state leaders by December 31, 2025.