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A 1026

Relates to access to doulas; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

New York A1026 expands access to doula services for birthing people and repeals an existing doula provision, with changes enacted as Chapter 43 (Feb 14, 2025).

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Bill Summary · A 1026

Summary: New York A 1026 – Access to Doulas; Repealer (Chapter 43)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 1026
  • Title: Relates to access to doulas; repealer
  • Sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages (primary)
  • Status: Signed into law as Chapter 43 (CHAP.43) on February 14, 2025
  • Companion: S 809 (Senate)

A 1026 is a measure focusing on improving access to doula services and includes a repeal element. The bill’s companion in the Senate is S 809. The legislation progressed through the Legislature in early 2025 and was delivered to the Governor in February before being signed.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to enhance access to doula services for pregnant and birthing individuals.
  • It includes a repealer, indicating that it would eliminate or remove a prior provision related to doulas. The exact provision repealed and the consequences of that repeal would be specified in the enacted text.
  • The overall goal is to clarify, expand, or improve the regulatory or programmatic framework governing doulas to support birthing persons’ options and needs.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • Establishes or reinforces access to doula services. Specific mechanisms (eligibility, coverage, reimbursement, scope of practice) would be defined in the text of the bill.
  • Repealer component: removes an existing provision related to doulas, effectively changing how doulas are regulated or funded under state law.
  • The bill may address implementation, oversight, and interaction with health programs or payers, though the exact details are contained in the enacted text.

Who would be affected

  • Birthing persons and families seeking doula support
  • Doulas and doula organizations
  • Healthcare providers and facilities coordinating childbirth services
  • State agencies and payers responsible for health coverage or program administration

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Early actions: Referred to Health, then Rules; reported and ordered to third reading
  • Chamber progression: Passed the Assembly (January 27, 2025); delivered to the Senate (January 27, 2025); progressed through Senate (February 5, 2025)
  • Governor and enactment: Delivered to the Governor February 12, 2025; signed February 14, 2025 (Chapter 43)

Final status

  • After signing, A 1026 is law and the repealer provisions and access enhancements related to doulas take effect as enacted. For exact details on scope, eligibility, and implementation, refer to the enrolled text of CHAP.43 and any related administrative guidance.

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

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