HB0295

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 71, relative to doulas.

Introduced·1/21/25
Draft Text

Tennessee HB0295 establishes a certification process for doulas and defines doula services.

Tennessee HB0295 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 71, to create a certification process for doulas. The bill defines doula services as continuous emotional and physical support during labor, birth, and intermittently during prenatal and postpartum periods. The Department of Health will issue a verification of certification to individuals who complete a recognized doula training program. The act also incorporates findings and recommendations from the doula services advisory committee.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

10:30 AM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

10:30 AM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 10

House

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Health Committee

Feb 5

House

Sponsor(s) Added.