Bill > HB07069

This bill modifies existing law regarding behavioral health assessments for police officers by allowing each officer to choose a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker who is approved by their union to conduct the assessment. The bill mandates that police officers undergo a behavioral health assessment at least once every five years, with administrative heads having the flexibility to stagger these assessments so approximately 20% of officers are assessed each year. The bill introduces new confidentiality protections, specifying that the healthcare professional conducting the assessment cannot access the officer's electronic health records and can only provide a written copy of results to the officer and their administrative head. Importantly, the results cannot include an evaluation of the officer's physical fitness for duty and are not subject to public disclosure or inclusion in medical records. The bill also allows for additional assessments with good cause and provides special provisions for new hires, requiring them to potentially undergo an assessment within six months of being hired. These changes aim to support police officers' mental health while protecting their privacy and ensuring a collaborative approach to behavioral health assessments.

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