The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 183, aims to amend current statutes to prohibit health insurers from mandating that spouses of covered employees secure separate health insurance coverage when such coverage is available. This legislative change seeks to ensure that spouses can remain on the same health insurance plan as their covered partners without the burden of obtaining individual policies.

The bill introduces new legal language that explicitly states this prohibition, thereby enhancing the rights of employees and their spouses regarding health insurance options. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill, indicating a straightforward addition to existing regulations. The intent of the bill is to provide greater flexibility and accessibility in health insurance coverage for families.