This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a demonstration waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to secure Medicaid coverage for diapers for infants during their first year of life. Specifically, the bill requires the commissioner to submit this waiver by November 1, 2026, which would cover the cost of 100 diapers per month for the first 12 months of a child's life. Additionally, the department is tasked with providing biennial reports to the oversight committee on health and human services regarding the status of the waiver application, with an aim to implement the benefit by May 1, 2027, contingent upon CMS approval.

To support this initiative, the bill includes an appropriation of $100,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to fund the implementation of the diaper coverage program. The governor is authorized to draw this amount from the treasury as needed. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, reflecting a commitment to enhancing Medicaid benefits for families with infants.