Bill > S1373

This bill amends Chapter 268 of the General Laws to add a new section that defines and provides confidentiality protections for critical incident stress management and crisis intervention services provided to emergency service providers, such as police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. The bill defines key terms like "critical incident," "critical incident stress management," and "emergency service provider," and specifies that information obtained through these services is confidential and cannot be disclosed, except in cases where there is an indication of danger or past child/domestic abuse. The purpose of the bill is to support emergency responders in coping with the psychological trauma they may experience due to responding to critical incidents.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1373