Caucus reviews HB 2072 to set optional lactation‑care certification; sponsor concurs with Senate amendment that repeals Cesar Estrada Chavez Day Staff summarized House Bill 2072 to create an optional DHS certification for lactation care providers and establish an advisory committee; a Senate strike‑everything amendment also includes an emergency measure repealing Cesar Estrada Chavez Day. The sponsor concurred with the amendments in caucus.

Arizona's Senate just passed a controversial amendment that not only establishes a new certification for lactation-care providers but also repeals Cesar Estrada Chavez Day!

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Committee advances bill to expand Medicaid coverage for lactation care, add voluntary state certification The committee gave House Bill 2051 a due‑pass recommendation after testimony from clinicians and advocates that Medicaid coverage of lactation services and a voluntary state certification for lactation care providers would improve maternal and infant outcomes; fiscal estimate shows an estimated $1.8 million state cost contingent on CMS approval.

Arizona's Senate Appropriations Committee has taken a significant step to enhance maternal and infant health by advancing a bill that could expand Medicaid coverage for vital lactation services.

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