Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 53: An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 53 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services. Primary sponsor: Martine Gulick (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 9, 2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Progressive 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Anne Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 9, 2025
- Signed by Governor on June 9, 2025
- Delivered to Governor on June 3, 2025
- Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
- As passed by Senate and House
- House proposal of amendment concurred in
- House proposal of amendment; text
- Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth
- House proposal of amendment
- Entered on Notice Calendar
- House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment
- Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
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