All Roll Calls
Yes: 104 • No: 0
New MexicoHB 2142025 Regular SessionHouse
DOULA CREDENTIALING & ACCESS ACT
Sponsored By: Doreen Y. Gallegos (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Patients can bring their chosen doula
New Mexico hospitals and freestanding birth centers must allow patients to be accompanied by a doula of their choice. This applies to care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first 12 months postpartum. Facilities must maintain written policies and share them with relevant providers and patients. They must also post notices in relevant patient rooms and on their websites, and share policies with others at a patient's request.
Doula credentials open Medicaid access
New Mexico establishes voluntary state credentials that let qualified doulas enroll as Medicaid providers. State rules cover training, experience, renewals, discipline, appeals, workforce development, and a public directory. Medicaid-eligible people can choose doula services during pregnancy and the first 12 months postpartum, regardless of birth outcome. The health secretary may charge applicants fees to cover program costs. The law sets no fee amount or Medicaid payment rate.
New fund supports doula program grants
The law creates a state Doula Fund that accepts gifts, grants, donations, and bequests. Unspent money stays in the fund rather than returning to the state's general fund. Spending requires legislative approval. The health department sets grant qualifications, application procedures, forms, and deadlines. The law specifies no fund amount or grant size.
New title and practice limits for doulas
Only state-credentialed doulas may use titles that claim credentialed status; others may still provide doula services without those titles. Credentialed doulas may perform only activities allowed by the law and its rules. While practicing as doulas, they cannot perform services requiring another professional license, certificate, or legal authority. Separately authorized professionals may practice their other profession, but cannot use a credentialed-doula title during that work. The health department may issue orders to stop violations.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doreen Y. Gallegos
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Cristina Parajón
Democratic • House
Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics
Democratic • Senate
Heather Berghmans
Democratic • Senate
Janelle Anyanonu
Democratic • House
Reena Szczepanski
Democratic • House
Sarah Silva
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/21/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 37 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 20 - Mar. 21
3/21/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:37 N:0
3/13/2025SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/13/2025SenateSJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/11/2025SenateSent to SJC - Referrals: SJC/SFC
2/25/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:67 N:0
2/24/2025HouseHGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/18/2025HouseHHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/13/2025HouseSent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HGEIC
1/29/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
3/21/2025
SFC Committee Report 3/13/25
3/13/2025
SJC Committee Report 3/11/25
3/11/2025
HGEIC Committee Report 2/18/25
2/18/2025
HHHC Committee Report 2/13/25
2/13/2025
Introduced
1/29/2025