The "Doula Credentialing and Access Act" establishes a framework for credentialing doulas in New Mexico, allowing them to enroll as Medicaid providers. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health to create a voluntary credentialing process, which includes setting criteria for education, training, and experience, as well as establishing standards for continuing education and professional development. Additionally, it creates the Doula Credentialing Advisory Council, which will consist of 15 members, including doulas and representatives from various state departments, to provide recommendations on credentialing standards and workforce development plans.

Furthermore, the act requires hospitals and freestanding birth centers to adopt policies that permit patients to select a doula of their choice during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It also establishes the Doula Fund, which will be used to support the provisions of the act through grants and donations. The Department of Health is tasked with collaborating with state and local entities to share information on doula services and will report annually on various metrics related to credentialed doulas and the health outcomes of eligible persons receiving their services.