An Act ensuring confidentiality for emergency service providers
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect the confidentiality of information shared between emergency service providers and individuals seeking crisis intervention services. It seeks to ensure that sensitive details related to mental health or other personal circumstances disclosed during these interactions remain private. The bill intends to support the well-being of emergency responders by safeguarding their privacy and fostering trust in these critical services. This legislation builds upon existing efforts to support emergency personnel.
Key provisions
- Protects the confidentiality of information shared during crisis intervention services.
- Applies to emergency service providers, including police, firefighters, and EMTs.
- Focuses on safeguarding sensitive information related to mental health and personal circumstances.
- Supports the mental health and well-being of emergency responders.
Who is affected
- Emergency service providers (police, firefighters, EMTs)
- Individuals seeking crisis intervention services
- Mental health professionals
Notable changes
- Establishes specific confidentiality protections for information shared during crisis intervention.
- Reinforces privacy rights for individuals accessing emergency services.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
Michael D. Brady
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