The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6572, aims to mandate that all health care facilities and providers of obstetrics and gynecology services implement policies that are friendly to doulas. This initiative is intended to enhance the support and resources available to expectant mothers during childbirth, recognizing the important role that doulas play in providing emotional and physical assistance.

The bill does not contain any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that requires the establishment of these doula-friendly policies within the relevant health care settings. The overarching goal is to improve maternal health outcomes and ensure that women have access to the support they need during the birthing process.