Arizona SB1216 establishes a program to provide up to twelve visits of licensed counseling for public safety employees exposed to traumatic events.

Arizona SB1216 mandates that the state and its political subdivisions establish a program to offer up to twelve visits of licensed counseling for public safety employees exposed to traumatic events in the line of duty. This counseling can be provided through telehealth and is paid for by the employer. The bill also requires the Department of Administration to compile and submit an annual report detailing the program's usage and impact, including the number of participants, average visits, and work missed.

Arizona SB1216 establishes a program to provide up to twelve visits of licensed counseling for public safety employees exposed to traumatic events.

Arizona SB1216 mandates that the state and its political subdivisions establish a program to offer up to twelve visits of licensed counseling for public safety employees exposed to traumatic events in the line of duty. This counseling can be provided through telehealth and is paid for by the employer. The bill also requires the Department of Administration to compile and submit an annual report detailing the program's usage and impact, including the number of participants, average visits, and work missed.