Provides confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling
This bill establishes confidentiality for communications during law enforcement peer support counseling sessions. It directly affects police officers participating in peer support programs and the peer support specialists who provide counseling. The law prohibits disclosure of these communications to others within the agency, except when a participant expresses a specific threat of suicide, self-harm, child abuse, or criminal conduct - requiring disclosure only to prevent harm. Before sessions begin, specialists must provide written notice explaining the confidentiality rules and their exceptions.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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