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FL S0514
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health Policy
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Doula Support for Healthy Births pilot program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties to provide nonmedical support services to pregnant and postpartum women recovering from substance use disorders
- Requires the Department of Health's maternal and child health section to implement the 12-24 month pilot program, subject to specific appropriation in the General Appropriations Act
- Mandates doula services including prenatal education, labor support, postpartum assistance with newborn care, advocacy within medical settings, and comprehensive emotional support throughout pregnancy
- Creates a nine-member Doula Certification Task Force appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker to establish core competencies and recommend minimum certification standards for doulas
- Requires the task force to submit a final report by January 1, 2028, with the task force expiring on October 2, 2029
Legislative Description
Doula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program
Last Action
CS by Health Policy read 1st time
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/4/2026
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