New YorkA 10262025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relates to access to doulas; repealer

Sponsored By: Michaelle C. Solages (Democratic)

Became Law

HEALTHRULES

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No guaranteed doula in C-section operating room

The law repeals the 2024 rule that let doulas be in the operating room during a cesarean birth. Birthing parents are no longer guaranteed a doula in the C-section operating room. Hospitals are not required to allow a doula in the operating room.

Hospitals must post doula information

Maternal health care facilities must tell patients they can have a doula during delivery and during inpatient care after birth. They must post this on websites, in lobbies, and in waiting rooms. The Department of Health provides printed pamphlets in plain language. Pamphlets are in English and the six most common non-English languages in New York, based on the latest census, and must be available in each patient waiting area.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Michaelle C. Solages
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 62 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2025

FLOOR Vote