The bill aims to revise existing laws related to doulas by transitioning from a system of certification to one of licensure and regulation. It establishes licensure requirements for doulas, which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Department of Public Health and Human Services will be authorized to provide Medicaid coverage for services rendered by licensed doulas. The bill also includes provisions for rulemaking authority and amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes.

Key changes in the bill include the replacement of "certification" with "licensure" throughout, as well as the introduction of new definitions and requirements for doulas. The bill specifies that only licensed individuals may practice as doulas and outlines the process for obtaining a license, including the submission of an application and completion of required competencies. Additionally, it allows for the issuance of limited licenses for individuals engaged in supervised professional experience. The act is set to terminate on December 31, 2030, and includes a transition period for unlicensed doulas to obtain licensure based on their prior experience.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_1: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(10): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2(9): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_2: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_3: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_4(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_4(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_4(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_4: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(10): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X(9): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
SB0319_X: 37-1-401, 53-6-101