General Assembly Substitute Bill No. 1220 seeks to amend section 5-259 of the general statutes to extend health benefits to state marshals by repealing subsections (a) to (l) and replacing them with new provisions. The bill includes state marshals as the ninth category of individuals eligible for group hospitalization and medical insurance plans arranged by the Comptroller, alongside other state employees and certain dependents of public safety officers. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025, ensuring that state marshals who work at least twenty hours per week and meet specific service criteria can participate in these health plans.

In addition to the inclusion of state marshals, the bill makes several deletions, including the removal of language concerning the surviving spouse and dependent children of municipal employees. It clarifies definitions related to "employee" and "municipality" for insurance coverage and outlines the state's financial responsibilities regarding premium payments. The bill also allows deputies and special deputies to voluntarily participate in the health insurance plans, provided they cover the full cost of their coverage. Overall, the legislation aims to expand health insurance access while preserving the rights and obligations of existing state employee organizations.