SB945

SB945 establishes a regulatory framework for doulas in Hawaii, including certification, registration, and conduct requirements.

SB945 introduces a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes to regulate doulas, who provide non-medical support during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and postpartum periods. Certified doulas must register with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and the director will maintain a registry. The bill outlines specific conduct rules for doulas, such as prohibiting them from providing care to close relatives or uncompensated support to unrelated individuals if they advertise as certified doulas. The act will take effect on January 1, 2026.