Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to prohibit disclosure of communications made during a peer support counseling session for first responders and to provide exceptions.

This legislation amends Idaho Code 9-203 to add peer support specialists to the list of confidential relations and communications. First responders go through traumatic events in the course of their employment. These traumatic events can take a mental and emotional toll on the first responder. Many first responders prefer to speak with a peer about these emotional issues that may arise. Currently, the communication between a first responder and a peer support specialist is not a confidential communication. This bill would allow first responders the ability to speak to a peer support specialist in a private and confidential setting.