SB319

Montana SB319 revises health care laws to regulate doulas, establish voluntary certification, and allow Medicaid coverage for certified doula.

Montana SB319 revises health care laws to regulate doulas, establish voluntary certification, and allow Medicaid coverage for certified doula services. The bill defines "doula" and "state-certified doula," and mandates that doulas be certified by the Department of Labor and Human Services. The department is required to coordinate with doulas to establish certification requirements and oversee the certification process. The bill also allows the department to provide Medicaid coverage for state-certified doula services, effective January 1, 2026.