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Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity held hearings on two bills aimed at improving maternal health and support services in New York City. Both bills—one creating a citywide doula program and another establishing a public education campaign on healthy living during and after pregnancy—were amended and approved by the committee.

Key Decisions

  • Citywide Doula Program Passed
  • Pregnancy Health Education Campaign Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 1285-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 1393-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Int 1393-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  4. Int 1393-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  5. Roll Call
  6. Int 1285-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  7. Int 1285-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  8. Int 1393-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  9. Int 1285-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee