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Delegate Cornett seeks guaranteed temporary health coverage for families after line-of-duty tragedies (HB 227)
Summary
HB 227 would require DHRM to provide temporary transitional health coverage for families of first responders killed or seriously injured in the line of duty, ensuring families are not required to pay COBRA or other out‑of‑pocket premiums while administrative eligibility is resolved. The subcommittee laid the bill on the table 4–2.
Delegate Delia Cornett presented HB 227, explaining the bill arises from conversations with families in her district and the experience following the death of Deputy Hunter Reedy. Cornett told the subcommittee the bill "simply requires the coverage be provided during the transition period so families are not personally financing personally financing temporary insurance while the administrative process is completed." She emphasized the measure "does not expand eligibility or create a new program" but would ensure families are not asked to carry additional financial stress during an already overwhelming time.
The committee asked no follow-up questions from the floor, and there were no public speakers recorded in favor or opposition during this hearing. Later, a member moved to lay the bill on the table; the chair closed the roll and announced a recorded vote of 4–2 to lay HB 227 on the table.
Ending: HB 227 was laid on the table by recorded vote 4–2; the transcript records no further action in this session.
