HB05403

An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Survivors Of Unpaid Volunteer Firefighters And State Marshals.

Introduced·2/26/26

Provides health insurance coverage for survivors of unpaid volunteer firefighters, correction officers, and state marshals.

Connecticut HB05403 amends the state's general statutes to ensure that nonstate public employers continue to provide health insurance coverage to the survivors of unpaid volunteer firefighters, correction officers, and state marshals who die in the line of duty. This coverage continues for one year after the death and may be renewed annually for up to five years. The bill also specifies that the state shall pay the coverage, with the balance of any premiums deducted from the payroll. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

Public Safety and Security Public Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 31

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 31

House

House Calendar Number 222