New York S00758 exempts maternal health care facilities from granting doula access during emergencies or when it could compromise patient or staff.

New York S00758 amends the public health law to clarify that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team. The bill specifies that a person admitted to a maternal health care facility for delivery or postpartum care may designate a doula, but the facility is not obligated to allow the doula access if it poses a safety risk. This law takes effect concurrently with other 2024 amendments concerning doula access.

New York S00758 exempts maternal health care facilities from granting doula access during emergencies or when it could compromise patient or staff.

New York S00758 amends the public health law to clarify that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team. The bill specifies that a person admitted to a maternal health care facility for delivery or postpartum care may designate a doula, but the facility is not obligated to allow the doula access if it poses a safety risk. This law takes effect concurrently with other 2024 amendments concerning doula access.