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NY A01019
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law Section 2500-m regarding doula access at maternal health care facilities during delivery and post-delivery inpatient care
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Creates an exception allowing maternal health care facilities to deny doula access during emergencies
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Permits facilities to restrict doula access when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team
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Takes effect on the same date as the 2024 law (S. 5992-A/A. 6168-A) that established the original right to doula access at maternal health care facilities
Legislative Description
Provides that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team.
Last Action
signed chap.39
2/14/2025