AN ACT REQUIRING THE LICENSURE OF LACTATION CONSULTANTS.

SB 1373 requires all paid lactation consultants to obtain a state license starting July 1, 2026. To qualify, applicants must hold an active International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and pay a $200 application fee. Licensed consultants must renew every two years ($100 fee) and maintain current IBCLC certification with required continuing education. The law exempts certain professionals (like those with existing healthcare licenses or working in WIC programs) who don’t use the title "lactation consultant." It directly affects individuals providing paid breastfeeding support services.