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NY A04073
NY A04073Provides doula services at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to retain an organization to make at least two doulas at any given time available to provide doula services twice a week, for four hours, at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities that house incarcerated individuals who identify as female, as well as to provide doula services during labor and delivery, upon request.
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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to providing doula services at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State correction law to require the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide doula services in correctional facilities for incarcerated individuals who identify as female. A doula is defined as a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to pregnant individuals before, during, and after childbirth. The bill mandates that at least two doulas be available twice a week for four-hour sessions at these facilities, and they must be able to provide labor and delivery support upon request. Additionally, doulas will be permitted to access nurseries, programming areas, and accompany individuals to medical appointments. The department must also publish a semi-annual report detailing the number of doula service hours, types of services provided, and the number of incarcerated individuals served. This legislation aims to improve maternal healthcare and support for pregnant individuals who are incarcerated by ensuring access to professional doula services. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to correction (on 01/31/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4073 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04073&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04073 |
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