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 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, and the introduction of a limited license for individuals engaged in supervised professional experience. Additionally, the definition of a doula has been refined to specify that they provide support to pregnant women during various stages of pregnancy and postpartum. The bill also allows for the inclusion of licensed doula services in the Medicaid program, enhancing access to these services for eligible individuals. The act is set to terminate on December 31, 2030.

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