Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5403: AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF UNPAID VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND STATE MARSHALS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5403 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF UNPAID VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND STATE MARSHALS. Primary sponsor: Paul Cicarella (Republican), Jimmy Sánchez (Democratic), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Joe Canino (Republican), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Kara Rochelle (Democratic), Greg Howard (Republican), Henry Genga (Democratic), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Ben McGorty (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): FILE NO. 266.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cicarella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Jimmy Sánchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Bill Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Sarah Keitt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Joe Canino | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Ken Gucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 138 |
| Kara Rochelle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Greg Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Henry Genga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Michael Quinn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Rebecca Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tom Delnicki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Ben McGorty | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- FILE NO. 266
- HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 222
- FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable Substitute
- PUBLIC HEARING 0305
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security