RELATING TO DOULAS.
Sponsored By: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic)
Filed
Summary
Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Rachele Lamosao
Democratic • Senate
Mike Lee
Democratic • House
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Lauren Matsumoto
Republican • House
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Jackson D. Sayama
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
1/29/2025HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 01-29-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/23/2025HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/21/2025HouseReferred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
1/21/2025HousePending introduction.
1/17/2025House
Bill Text
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