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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 45
Public Health
ARTICLE 25
Maternal and Child Health
TITLE 3-A
Community Doula Expansion Program
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SECTION 2561
Definitions
Public Health (PBH) CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 25, TITLE 3-A
* § 2561. Definitions. As used in this title:

1. "Eligible providers" shall mean community-based organizations
providing for the recruitment, training, certification, supporting,
and/or mentoring of community-based doulas.

2. "Community-based doula" shall mean a certified doula that provides
culturally sensitive pregnancy and childbirth education, early linkage
to health care, and aids birthing persons in navigating other services
and supports that they may need to be healthy.

* NB Repealed March 31, 2025