General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1220 seeks to amend section 5-259 of the general statutes to include state marshals in the group hospitalization and medical and surgical insurance plans available to various state employees and their dependents. The bill introduces the insertion of "(9) state marshals" into the list of eligible individuals for health benefits, ensuring that state marshals receive the same health coverage as other specified groups, including state employees and certain public safety officers. Additionally, the bill repeals subsections (a) to (l) of section 5-259, replacing them with updated language that reflects the new eligibility criteria while clarifying definitions related to "employee" and "municipality."

Furthermore, the bill allows adoptive and foster parents to be included in the state's group insurance plan, requiring them to pay the full premium for their coverage. It also establishes a "Municipal Employee Health Insurance Plan" for municipalities and small employers, ensuring that participation is not denied based on health care costs. The bill emphasizes that participation for state marshals is voluntary, with those working less than twenty hours per week able to join health plans procured by the Comptroller starting October 1, 2025. The previous effective date of December 1, 2000, for judicial marshals' participation is deleted, and the new provisions aim to enhance the welfare of state marshals by providing them with equitable medical insurance benefits.