Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 434
RELATING TO DOULAS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- ILAGAN (Democratic)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- LEE
- M.
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
- SAYAMA (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 01-29-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Jan 29, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.