The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5403, aims to extend health insurance coverage to the survivors of unpaid volunteer firefighters, correction officers, and state marshals who are killed in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill amends section 3-123bbb of the general statutes to ensure that nonstate public employers continue to provide health coverage to the survivors of these first responders for one year after their death, with the option to renew annually for up to five years. The bill also clarifies the definition of "unpaid volunteer firefighter" and mandates that nonstate public employers facilitate the continuation and renewal of such coverage.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 5-259 of the general statutes to include unpaid volunteer firefighters, correction officers, and state marshals among those eligible for group hospitalization and medical insurance plans arranged by the Comptroller. The language specifies that the surviving spouse and dependent children of these individuals are entitled to coverage if they die as a result of injuries sustained while performing their duties. The bill aims to ensure that the families of these first responders receive necessary health benefits, thereby providing them with support during difficult times.