House Bill No. 5382 mandates the Comptroller to conduct a study on health insurance coverage for retired police officers and firefighters in the state. The study will assess any gaps or deficiencies in health insurance coverage for these individuals who have retired due to normal retirement or early retirement resulting from illness or injury. The Comptroller is required to submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly responsible for labor and public employees by January 1, 2027. The bill defines "police officer" and "firefighter" according to existing statutes.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the study is to be conducted by the Comptroller and outlines the requirements for the report. There are no deletions from current law, and the act is set to take effect upon passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is noted to be negligible, as the agency has the necessary expertise to carry out the study without incurring additional costs.