Practitioner information
2017 House Bill 2503 created a program and license for lactation consultants. The program was placed under the authority of the Health Licensing Office. Administrative rules for lactation consultant licensing, license renewal and continuing education were developed with a rules advisory committee.
Licenses will be issued beginning Jan. 2, 2018. Rules take effect on Dec. 1, 2017; and applicants can submit their applications beginning on Dec. 1.