Committee hears OPR support for voluntary doula certification; members discuss disclosures

Feb 20, 2025

The committee reviewed S.53, a bill to establish voluntary state certification for doulas; the Office of Professional Regulation supported certification and noted certification would be voluntary and could enable Medicaid reimbursement, while senators raised concerns about disclosure for disciplined providers.

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Thursday, Feb. 20 — The Science Committee of Government Operations took testimony on S.53, a bill to create a voluntary state certification process for doulas. The committee’s review focused on certification mechanics and public-protection safeguards rather than Medicaid reimbursement.

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