Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 2477 — Relating to coverage for doula services under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees and retirees.

Last action — Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to coverage for doula services under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees and retirees.

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 1551.232, Insurance Code, Section 1575.175, Insurance Code, Section 1579.113, Insurance Code, Section 1601.112, Insurance Code.

  • Section 1551.232, Insurance Code

    Sec. 1551.232. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A health benefit plan provided under the group benefits program must provide coverage for doula services.

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  • Section 1575.175, Insurance Code

    Sec. 1575.175. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A basic plan provided under the group program must provide coverage for doula services.

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  • Section 1579.113, Insurance Code

    Sec. 1579.113. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A health coverage plan provided under this chapter must provide coverage for doula services.

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  • Section 1601.112, Insurance Code

    Sec. 1601.112. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A health benefit plan provided under this chapter must provide coverage for doula services.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2477 do?
Relating to coverage for doula services under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees and retirees.
Who sponsors HB 2477?
HB 2477 is sponsored by Lauren A. Simmons.
What is the current status of HB 2477?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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