The proposed bill, known as the "Children's Body Autonomy Act," amends the state Medicaid plan to restrict coverage for circumcision. Specifically, it stipulates that circumcision will only be covered if deemed medically necessary for children with specific diagnoses. The new legal language inserted into the law defines "medically necessary circumcision" for newborns and minors, listing various medical conditions that qualify for the procedure. For newborns, these conditions include congenital obstructive urinary tract anomalies and recurrent urinary tract infections, while for minors, conditions range from recurrent urinary tract infections to malignant neoplasm of the prepuce.

The bill also includes a provision that the state Medicaid plan shall not cover circumcision unless it meets the outlined medical necessity criteria, effectively deleting any previous allowance for elective circumcision. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is projected to have a fiscal impact that could result in a decrease in state expenditures of approximately $100,000 annually, although this may be offset by new administrative costs related to prior authorizations. The Department of Health and Human Services has indicated that while the exact financial implications are uncertain, the bill aims to reduce unnecessary Medicaid spending on circumcision-related services.