lactation care providers; certification

Removed the entire article establishing a new licensing program for lactation care providers, including definitions, application processes, and certification requirements.

Added a repeal of Section 1-308 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which relates to holidays, replacing the substantive healthcare policy changes.

Eliminated requirements for lactation care providers to hold state certification, including fingerprint clearance cards and sliding fee scales.

Deleted provisions regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation of lactation care provider certificates and the establishment of a community advisory committee.

Added an emergency clause stating the act is operative immediately, which is standard for repealing statutes but replaces the original bill's implementation timeline for the new program.

Added a new Article 7.3 to Title 36, Chapter 6, ARS, creating a specific regulatory framework for lactation care providers.

Defined 'approved certification' to include international board certifications, indigenous lactation counselor certifications, and other accredited programs.

Established requirements for certification including age (18+), payment of fees with a sliding scale, and possession of a valid fingerprint clearance card.

Created a new Lactation Care Providers Community Advisory Committee to assist in developing scope of practice and reviewing rules.

Amended fingerprinting statutes (Sections 41-619.51, 41-1758, and 41-1758.01) to include lactation care providers in background check requirements and definitions.

Granted the Director authority to deny, suspend, or revoke certificates for violations, felonies, or conduct detrimental to public health, including provisions for hearings and tribal jurisdiction.

Explicitly stated that the state cannot provide a preference in public contracts for state-certified lactation care providers.