HJR275 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Marilyn LandsRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Doulas, recognized
Summary: HJR275 recognizes doulas as vital members of the childbirth team and acknowledges their role in improving maternal and infant health in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It formally designates doulas as trained, nonclinical professionals who provide support before, during, and after childbirth. It highlights potential health benefits of doula care—such as advocacy, emotional and physical support, and better communication with providers—and references Alabama data on maternal and infant mortality to support recognition. It is a nonbinding resolution and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects
Doulas — recognized as vital members of the childbirth team in Alabama.
Pregnant people and families in Alabama — may benefit from increased recognition of doulas and potential greater access to doula care, which can improve health outcomes.

Key Provisions
Doulas are recognized as vital members of the childbirth team.
Acknowledges the potential health benefits of doula care for mothers and babies and its role in improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
Cites Alabama-specific data on maternal mortality, pregnancy-related deaths, and infant mortality to support the recognition.
States that the measure is a nonbinding resolution and does not create new laws, duties, or funding.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions