New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate

S8622 — Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces

Last action — Passed Assembly

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Assembly.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a study on doula-friendly workspaces.

This bill mandates a study to assess and report on workplaces that are supportive of doulas. The goal is to understand how these spaces can accommodate the needs of doulas and their clients.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means there could be more supportive work environments for doulas, potentially improving the experience of families during childbirth.

Summary

Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces; requires a report.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO SENATE

  2. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.333

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR A3508

  5. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  6. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  7. PASSED SENATE

  8. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  9. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  10. 1ST REPORT CAL.641

  11. REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES

  12. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8622 do?
Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces; requires a report.
Who sponsors S8622?
S8622 is sponsored by Samra Brouk.
What is the current status of S8622?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track S8622?
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