Illinois HB4842 strengthens confidentiality protections for peer support counseling sessions for first responders.
Illinois HB4842 amends the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act to enhance confidentiality protections for peer support counseling sessions. It ensures that any communication made during these sessions is confidential and cannot be disclosed by any peer support advisor or CISM practitioner. Exceptions to confidentiality include threats of suicide or homicide, information mandated by law to be reported, admissions of criminal conduct, and refusal to perform duties. The bill also provides that a CISM practitioner cannot be compelled to testify or disclose information in any proceeding.
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