Bill > HB94

This bill, named the "Children's Body Autonomy Act", restricts Medicaid coverage for circumcision in New Hampshire, allowing the procedure only when medically necessary for specific diagnosed conditions. For newborn children, medically necessary circumcision would be covered for conditions like congenital urinary tract anomalies, neurogenic bladder, spina bifida, and recurrent urinary tract infections. For minors, medical necessity is defined more broadly, including conditions such as vesicoureteral reflux, paraphimosis, recurrent balanoposthitis, phimosis after puberty, and certain other urological or dermatological conditions. The bill defines key terms like "health care provider" and "child", and includes a catch-all provision allowing circumcision for any condition deemed medically necessary by a licensed New Hampshire healthcare provider. The legislation will take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to potentially reduce Medicaid expenditures by up to $100,000 annually, though the exact financial impact is uncertain. The bill aims to limit state-funded circumcisions to those with clear medical justification, potentially reducing what are currently considered elective procedures.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0127&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB94