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K 247

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2025, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Urges New York's Governor to proclaim March 22-28, 2025 as Doula Week, honoring doulas and boosting public awareness in line with World Doula Week; symbolic, no new spending.

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Bill Summary · K 247

Summary: New York State Bill K 247 — Doula Week Memorial

Overview

Bill K 247 is a memorializing resolution that urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22–28, 2025 as Doula Week in the State of New York, aligning with the annual World Doula Week observance. The measure is symbolic, recognizing the role of doulas in maternal and family health and encouraging public awareness and education.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally request the Governor to issue a proclamation designating March 22–28, 2025 as Doula Week in New York.
  • To observe World Doula Week through official state recognition, highlighting the contributions of doulas to childbirth support, maternal health, and family well-being.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation Request: The resolution directs/requests the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing Doula Week.
  • Observance Alignment: Explicitly ties the state observance to World Doula Week.
  • Nature of Action: Administrative/ceremonial; the bill does not create or amend law, establish programs, or authorize spending.

Who is Affected

  • Doulas and their professional community, who would benefit from formal statewide recognition.
  • Expectant and new families who utilize doula services.
  • Healthcare providers, hospitals, birth centers, and maternal health advocates who participate in or promote doula care.
  • The general public, through increased awareness of doula contributions to maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to Calendar on March 21, 2025 (listed twice in the record).
  • Adopted: March 24, 2025 (listed twice in the record), indicating the measure was approved by the chamber(s) and prepared for transmission to the Governor.
  • Status: Adopted (as a memorializing resolution); final action would be for the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Sponsor

  • Michaelle C. Solages (primary sponsor).

Impact and Remarks

  • Fiscal Impact: None required by the resolution itself; typically no new spending is mandated.
  • Policy Impact: Symbolic recognition that can raise awareness of doulas’ roles in maternal health and may encourage education and resources related to doula care.
  • Next Steps: If the Governor signs or issues the proclamation, Doula Week would be officially proclaimed in New York for March 22–28, 2025. If not, the proclamation would not take effect.

Overall, K 247 serves as a ceremonial gesture to honor doulas and support World Doula Week through an official state proclamation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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