HB2598 establishes peer support advisors as confidential counselors for Illinois law enforcement and emergency services employees.

HB2598 introduces the role of peer support advisors in Illinois, providing them with a status that ensures confidentiality for their counseling activities. Peer support advisors, approved by law enforcement agencies or emergency services providers, offer emotional and moral support to fellow employees facing personal or professional issues. The bill amends the Code of Civil Procedure to protect peer support advisors from being compelled to disclose any information obtained during their advisory role in court or to any administrative board, agency, or public officer.

HB2598 establishes peer support advisors as confidential counselors for Illinois law enforcement and emergency services employees.

HB2598 introduces the role of peer support advisors in Illinois, providing them with a status that ensures confidentiality for their counseling activities. Peer support advisors, approved by law enforcement agencies or emergency services providers, offer emotional and moral support to fellow employees facing personal or professional issues. The bill amends the Code of Civil Procedure to protect peer support advisors from being compelled to disclose any information obtained during their advisory role in court or to any administrative board, agency, or public officer.