Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

# Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act (S 1984) **What the Bill Does** This bill would protect healthcare coverage for workers who are on strike or locked out by their employers. Currently, when workers stop working due to a strike or lockout, they may lose access to employer-sponsored health insurance. This bill would require that health insurance coverage continues during labor disputes, ensuring workers and their families can maintain medical benefits even when they're not actively working. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects striking or locked-out workers and their families, as well as employers who provide health insurance. It could also impact unions and labor organizations involved in negotiations.

Healthcare providers and insurance companies may be affected by changes to how coverage is administered during labor disputes. **Current Status** S 1984 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). For the bill to become law, it would need to pass out of committee, receive Senate approval, pass the House of Representatives, and be signed by the President.