Bill > HB1087

This bill establishes confidentiality requirements for peer support team members, who include district attorneys, public defenders, emergency medical service providers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters providing support services. The bill mandates that peer support team members cannot disclose confidential communications made during peer support interactions without the consent of the recipient, with several important exceptions. These exceptions include situations where a recipient admits to committing a crime, makes a credible threat against an individual or property, or meets specific legal criteria for mandatory disclosure. If a peer support team member needs to disclose information under these exceptions, they must limit disclosure to appropriate personnel, law enforcement, and the individual who is the subject of the threat. The bill also clarifies that peer support team members are not subject to professional licensing or disciplinary actions for their role in providing peer support services, though they may still be regulated for other professional activities. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to broaden the circumstances under which confidential information can be disclosed, particularly concerning threats to individual safety, and introduces provisions to protect the confidentiality of such disclosures while allowing necessary information sharing to prevent harm.

Health and Social Services

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1087