1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying medical
1.3 	assistance coverage of circumcision for newborns;
1.4 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 256B.0625,
1.5 	by adding a subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 256B.0625, is
1.8 	amended by adding a subdivision to read:
1.9 		Subd. 3c.Circumcision for newborns. Newborn
1.10 	circumcision is not covered, unless the procedure is medically
1.11 	necessary or required because of a well-established religious
1.12 	practice.
1.13 	
EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2005,
1.14 	and applies to services provided on or after that date.