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MN HF1999

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Laine

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "certified doula" under Minnesota Statutes section 148.995, subdivision 2
  • Adds four new certifying organizations to the list of recognized doula certification bodies: Birthworks, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), Childbirth International, and Birth Place/Common Childbirth, Inc
  • Maintains existing recognized certifying organizations: International Childbirth Education Association, Doulas of North America (DONA), and Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
  • Expands the pool of individuals who can legally be recognized as certified doulas in Minnesota

Legislative Description

Certified doula definition modified.

Last Action

Author added Bly

3/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Policy2/25/2014

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