The proposed bill, designated as sHB7101, establishes a commission to study and recommend the implementation of a "HUSKY for All Single-Payer Universal Health Care Program" in the state, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The program aims to provide universal health care to all residents by consolidating existing health insurance programs under a single entity, eliminating coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements. The commission will include various stakeholders, such as state officials, healthcare advocates, and representatives from the insurance industry, labor unions, and academia, with the Commissioner of Health Strategy serving as the chairperson. The commission is tasked with analyzing current healthcare spending, potential funding methodologies, and the economic implications of transitioning to a single-payer system, with a report due by January 1, 2026.

In terms of legal language adjustments, the bill replaces "Commissioner of the Office Health Strategy" with "Commissioner of Health Strategy" and modifies references from "executive director's" to "commissioner's" for clarity and consistency. Additionally, the bill allocates a budget of $500,000 for the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) in fiscal year 2026 to support the study. The bill has received a favorable report from the Human Services Committee, passing with a vote of 15 in favor and 7 against.