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HB 434STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO DOULAS.

Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.

Voted 12/8/2025

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Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 1/29/2025The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  3. 1/23/2025Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 01-29-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  4. 1/21/2025Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
  5. 1/21/2025Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  6. 1/17/2025Pending introduction.