New York A01019 amends the public health law to exempt maternal health care facilities from granting doula access during emergencies or when it could.
New York A01019 amends the public health law to clarify that maternal health care facilities are not required to allow doula access during emergencies or when such access could endanger the patient or health care team. This law applies to hospitals and freestanding birthing centers providing perinatal services. The amendment takes effect concurrently with other recent changes to doula access laws.
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