AN ACT REQUIRING THE LICENSURE OF INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.

HB 6584 requires all international board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) to obtain a state license to practice in this state. This directly affects lactation consultants who currently provide breastfeeding support services, mandating they meet state-specific licensing standards instead of relying solely on their international certification. The bill's key mechanism is adding a requirement for state licensure as a condition for practicing as a lactation consultant. It does not change existing certification standards but creates a new state licensing requirement for these professionals.