Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1456: Doula Workforce Development
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 1456 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Doula Workforce Development. Primary sponsor: Rosalind Osgood (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Commerce and Tourism.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Doula Workforce Development; Establishing the Doula Workforce Development Support Program within the Department of Commerce to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible doula training entities for a specified purpose; requiring the department to prioritize support to high-need regions; specifying authorized uses of the grant funds; requiring the department to submit annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date, etc. APPROPRIATION: $7,500,000
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalind Osgood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Commerce and Tourism
- On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 02/04/26, 10:30 am, 110 Senate Building --Temporarily Postponed
- Introduced
- Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy
- Filed