Assessment of Doulas as a Licensed Profession in Vermont

The Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) is tasked with providing a preliminary assessment of Doulas becoming a licensed profession in Vermont. Per Act 97 (2024) the General Assembly has determined that the regulation of Doulas is necessary. OPR has been asked to determine the appropriate form of regulation for Doulas in Vermont consistent with the principles and standards set forth in 26 V.S.A. Chapter 57.

OPR's goal is to be informed of relevant issues, receptive to all views, and faithful to the analytical criteria set out in the statute. To best understand the process, participants are strongly encouraged to review the Chapter 57 criteria and standards.

Requests for Preliminary Assessment

• Act 97 – An Act Relating to Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services
• Access to Prenatal Services in Medicaid
• Brief – Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Payer Investment in Doula care
• Policy Brief – Getting Doulas Paid
• US Doula Programs and Their Outcomes
• What, When, How Long – Doula Time Use

Comments and Questions

We hope to hear from any person who has an interest or opinion regarding this question. Please email comments to sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov. Consider including your contact information in case we need to reach you for more information. Please be aware that submitted comments are a public record.

To comment by post, please direct mail to:

Doulas as a VT Licensed Profession
Vermont Office of the Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, Vermont 05602

Public Hearings

We will hold two public hearings. Any interested person may participate. Check back soon for information on hearings, dates and times.

We look forward to hearing from you.