VermontS.532025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET

An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Sponsored By: Martine Larocque L Gulick (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Medicaid covers certified doula support

Vermont Medicaid covers services from certified doulas during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. It pays for emotional and physical support and education. It does not pay for travel time or mileage. Doulas must be State certified to get paid. Coverage begins on the later of July 1, 2026 or when CMS approves the state plan amendment, which the state must request by July 1, 2026.

New state certification for doulas

Vermont creates a State certification for community-based perinatal doulas. Starting July 1, 2026, the Office of Professional Regulation runs the program and keeps a public registry. Applicants must be at least 18, show required skills, and pass any criminal or registry checks; the Office can check backgrounds starting June 9, 2025. You renew every two years and meet continuing education or competency rules. Fees are $75 to apply and $120 at each two-year renewal. Only certified doulas may use the title “State certified community-based perinatal doula”; others may still offer doula services but face penalties if they misuse the title.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Martine Larocque L Gulick
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Alison Clarkson
Democratic • Senate
Anne E Watson
Democrat/Progressive • Senate
Rebecca "Becca" E White
Democratic • Senate
Ruth E Hardy
Democratic • Senate
Tanya C Vyhovsky
Democrat/Progressive • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 9, 2025
6/13/2025House
Signed by Governor on June 9, 2025
6/11/2025Senate
Delivered to Governor on June 3, 2025
6/3/2025Senate
Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
5/23/2025House
As passed by Senate and House
5/22/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment concurred in
5/22/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment; text
5/22/2025Senate
Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth
5/22/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment
5/22/2025Senate
Entered on Notice Calendar
5/22/2025Senate
House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment
5/22/2025Senate
Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/20/2025House
Action Calendar: Unfinished Business
5/20/2025House
Action Calendar: Third Reading
5/19/2025House
Third Reading ordered
5/16/2025House
Report of Committee on Health Care agreed to
5/16/2025House
Rep. Mrowicki of Putney recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
5/16/2025House
Rep. Branagan of Georgia recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
5/16/2025House
Rep. Cordes of Bristol reported for the Committee on Health Care
5/16/2025House
Read second time
5/16/2025House
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
5/16/2025House
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
5/15/2025House
Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
5/14/2025House
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
5/9/2025House
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
5/9/2025House

Bill Text

As Enacted (ACT 50)
6/12/2025
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As Passed by Both Chambers
5/30/2025
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As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
5/30/2025
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House Proposal of Amendment
5/22/2025
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House Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
5/22/2025
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As Passed by the Senate
3/26/2025
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As Passed by the Senate (Unofficial)
3/26/2025
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As Introduced
2/5/2025
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