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This bill aims to protect the confidentiality of communications between law enforcement officers and peer support advisors by creating a legal privilege that prevents peer support advisors from being compelled to disclose personal information shared with them in their professional capacity. The bill begins with a legislative finding that maintaining the wellness of active and retired police officers is crucial for community safety, and therefore establishes the role of peer support advisor. Specifically, the bill amends the Code of Civil Procedure to stipulate that a peer support advisor cannot be forced to reveal in any court, administrative board, agency, or to any public officer any confessions, admissions, or other information obtained while serving in their advisory role. A peer support advisor is defined as an employee, approved by a law enforcement agency or emergency provider, who voluntarily provides confidential support to officers. By creating this legal protection, the bill seeks to encourage open and frank communication between officers and their support advisors, ultimately promoting the mental health and well-being of law enforcement professionals.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2598&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104