New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 809
Relates to access to doulas; repealer
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Roxanne J. Persaud (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires the department of health to require all maternal healthcare facilities to include and/or post on the maternal healthcare facility's webpage, lobby, and patient waiting areas information stating a birthing parent is allowed to have a doula present in the maternal health care facility for delivery and/or inpatient care post-delivery.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 18, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
SUBSTITUTED BY A1026 - Jan 13, 2025 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.83 - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES