The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes by establishing a state certification program for lactation care providers under the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS). It introduces new requirements for certification, including age, educational qualifications, fees, and a valid fingerprint clearance card, which are not currently specified in existing law. The certification would be valid for two years, with a renewal process outlined. Additionally, the bill creates a new article, "ARTICLE 7.3. LACTATION CARE PROVIDERS," defining key terms and detailing the certification process, while also granting the DHS Director authority to set fees and establish rules for certification.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes by adding new sections related to the health services licensing fund and updating fingerprint background check provisions to encompass lactation care providers. It establishes the Lactation Care Providers Community Advisory Committee to aid in developing the scope of practice and competencies for certified providers. Importantly, the bill clarifies that certification is optional, allowing individuals to practice as lactation care providers without certification, and prohibits any preferential treatment in public contracts for certified providers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-414, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 30-654, 32-1308, 32-2805, 36-405, 36-765.05, 36-766.06, 36-767.05, 36-851.01, 36-882, 36-897.01, 36-1903, 36-2063, 36-4204, 35-190, 36-767.04, 36-1908, 35-146, 35-147, 36-767.06, 36-767.07, 36-767.08, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3271, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4128, 32-4222, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-767.01, 36-883.02, 36-897.03, 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 36-2069, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623
House Engrossed Version: 36-414, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 30-654, 32-1308, 32-2805, 36-405, 36-765.05, 36-766.06, 36-767.05, 36-851.01, 36-882, 36-897.01, 36-1903, 36-2063, 36-4204, 35-190, 36-767.04, 36-1908, 35-146, 35-147, 36-767.06, 36-767.07, 36-767.08, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3271, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4128, 32-4222, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-767.01, 36-883.02, 36-897.03, 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 36-2069, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623