HB434

Hawaii HB434 establishes a registry for certified doulas and outlines their rights and responsibilities.

Hawaii HB434 creates a new chapter for doulas, requiring those providing doula services for compensation or advertising themselves as certified doulas to register with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The director must maintain a registry of certified doulas who meet certain criteria, including not violating any laws or endangering health and safety. Certified doulas can be present during labor and childbirth if requested by the client, but must not provide medical care.