The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6973, aims to amend section 7-464 of the general statutes concerning health insurance premiums for members of volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance services. The bill allows towns, cities, or boroughs to provide group life, health, accident, and hospital plan benefits for their employees and extends the option for these benefits to active members of volunteer fire and ambulance services within those municipalities.

Key changes in the bill include the deletion of the requirement that members pay "one hundred percent" of the premium charged, replacing it with a provision that members will pay "a percentage" of the premium as negotiated between the municipality and the member. Additionally, the bill stipulates that members must meet the active status requirements set by their respective town, city, or borough. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.