S.53

An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Sponsors: Sen. Martine Gulick , Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sen. Anne Watson, Sen. Rebecca White

Last Recorded Action: 5/23/2025 - Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Government Operations
2:30 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Government Operations
4:00 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

Friday, February 21, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Government Operations
3:00 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Vote


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:30 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:40 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Discussion

Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
-

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Walk-through and Vote

Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
3:10 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Review

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Sarah Teel, Co-Director, Doula Association of Vermont

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
10:35 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Discussion and straw poll

Sarah Teel, Co-Director, Doula Association of Vermont

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
11:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:20 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Walk-Through of Fiscal Note

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:35 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
11:30 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Sarah Teel, Co-Director, Doula Association of Vermont
11:55 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
After Floor

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Mark-Up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
10:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Walk through and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Beverly Boget, Director of Planning, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Government Operations
1:30 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

House Proposal of Amendment

Rep. Mari Cordes, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office