The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5382, mandates the Comptroller to conduct a comprehensive study on health insurance coverage for retired police officers and firefighters in the state. This study will specifically assess any gaps or deficiencies in health insurance coverage for these individuals who have retired either through normal retirement or early retirement due to illness or injury. The findings of this study are to be reported to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by January 1, 2027.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes the requirement for the study and clarifies the definitions of "police officer" and "firefighter" as per existing statutes. It also specifies that the act will take effect upon passage. The language indicating proposed deletions from current law is included but does not apply to this bill as it primarily introduces new provisions.