Substitute House Bill No. 5385 establishes a task force aimed at studying the causes of undue delays in workers' compensation claims specifically for police officers and firefighters. The task force will investigate various factors contributing to these delays, including administrative processing, medical provider availability, and insurer authorization requirements. The task force will consist of eight members, including appointees from both the House and Senate leadership, as well as representatives from the Labor Commissioner’s office and the Workers' Compensation Commission.

The bill mandates that all initial appointments to the task force be completed within thirty days of its effective date, with the first meeting scheduled within sixty days. The task force is required to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the relevant General Assembly committee by January 1, 2027, after which it will dissolve. The administrative staff of the committee overseeing labor and public employees will provide support to the task force throughout its operations.