Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5382 — AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMPTROLLER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

Last action — FILE NO. 100

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

36 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 5382 include the addition of a requirement for the Comptroller to study health insurance coverage for retired police officers and firefighters. This is important because it aims to explore the adequacy and accessibility of their health benefits, ensuring these retired public servants receive the support they need. The bill does not create any new costs for the state or municipalities, as the Comptroller's office is already equipped to conduct this study.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
5382 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
100 February Session, 2026 House Bill No.
1349 Referred to Committee on LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Introduced by:
5382 House of Representatives, March 19, 2026 The Committee on Labor and Public Employees reported through REP.
(LAB) AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMPTROLLER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
SANCHEZ, E.
of the 24th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMPTROLLER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
For purposes of this section, "police officer" has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a of the general statutes and "firefighter" has the same meaning as provided LCO 1349 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
For purposes of this section, "police officer" has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a of HB5382 / File No.
5382 in section 7-313g of the general statutes.
100 1 HB5382 File No.
100 the general statutes and "firefighter" has the same meaning as provided in section 7-313g of the general statutes.
Section 1 from passage New section LAB Joint Favorable LCO 1349 2 of 2
Section 1 from passage New section LAB Joint Favorable HB5382 / File No.
100 2 HB5382 File No.
100 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill requires the Comptroller to study health insurance coverage for retiredpolice officersandfirefighters whichdoesnotresult inafiscal impact since the agency has the expertise to complete the study.
HB5382 / File No.
100 3 HB5382 File No.
100 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5382 AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMPTROLLER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Labor and Public Employees Committee Joint Favorable Yea 13 Nay 0 (03/05/2026) HB5382 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 100

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 92

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0303

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5382?
HB 5382 is sponsored by Travis Simms (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), and James Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5382?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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