This bill proposes several updates to current statutes related to public health, specifically focusing on the establishment and regulation of lactation care providers. It introduces a new article (Article 7.3) that defines key terms such as "lactation care provider" and "state-certified lactation care provider," and outlines the process for obtaining certification, including requirements for education, training, and background checks. The bill also mandates the creation of a Lactation Care Providers Community Advisory Committee to assist in developing the scope of practice and competencies for certified providers.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes by adding new sections and deleting outdated references, particularly in the context of the health services licensing fund and fingerprint background checks. It specifies that certification is not required for lactation care providers to practice in the state, and prohibits state and local governments from giving preference in public contracts to those certified. The bill also establishes a fee structure for certification and outlines the director's authority to enforce compliance and investigate violations.

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