| Action Summary | The intent of the proposed action is to promulgate a new regulation to establish the requirements for use of “certified doula" and training and education requirements. During the 2020 General Assembly session, House Bill 687 (HB 687) amended the Code of Virginia to include section 32.1-77.1, which includes a subsection mandating the Board of Health to adopt regulations that set forth the requirements for the use of the title “state-certified doula” and the training and education necessary to satisfy the requirements or certification by the Virginia Department of Health as a state-certified doula. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [006484] |
| Associated Mandates | Promulgating regulations pertaining state certifcation of doulas |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Robin Buskey / Policy Analyst, Office of Family Health Services |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | robin.buskey@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)863-7253 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
