The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6572, aims to amend the general statutes to mandate that all health care facilities and providers of obstetrics and gynecology services implement doula-friendly policies. This initiative is intended to enhance the support and care provided to patients during childbirth by recognizing the role of doulas in the birthing process.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that requires the establishment of these policies within the specified health care settings. The overarching goal is to improve maternal health outcomes and ensure that patients have access to the supportive services offered by doulas during their care.