Int 1285-2025
Citywide doula program.
This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to establish a program to provide free doula services to people in marginalized neighborhoods in all five boroughs, to train individuals to become doulas, and to offer assistance to certain maternity hospitals to foster a doula friendly environment. The program would train doulas in birth equity, trauma-informed care, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, navigating the hospital environment and support services available to low-income birthing people and their families. The bill would also require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to submit a report to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council on the services provided by the program and an analysis on the use and outcomes of the program.
DCo-Sponsors (10)
Bill History (12)
Attachments (21)
Int. No. 1285
10/20/2025
Summary of Int. No. 1285
10/23/2025
May 28, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
6/2/2025
Committee Report 6/3/25
6/20/2025
Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
6/20/2025
Fiscal Impact Statement - OMB
11/12/2025
Hearing Testimony 6/3/25
6/20/2025
Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 5-28-25
6/20/2025
Hearing Transcript 6/3/25
6/20/2025
Proposed Int. No. 1285-A - 10/22/25
10/27/2025
Summary of Int. No. 1285-A
12/14/2025
Int. No. 1285-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
10/27/2025
Int. No. 1285-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - OMB
11/12/2025
Committee Report 10/29/25
10/28/2025
Committee Report - Stated Meeting
11/12/2025
October 29, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
11/3/2025
Hearing Transcript 10/29/25
11/3/2025
Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 10-29-25
11/26/2025
Int. No. 1285-A (FINAL)
12/5/2025
Legislative Documents - Letter to the Mayor
12/5/2025
Local Law 170
1/6/2026