Minnesota HF1083 prohibits domestic abuse advocates from disclosing information without victim consent.

Minnesota HF1083 amends the state statutes to prohibit domestic abuse advocates from disclosing any information or opinions received from victims without the victim's consent. This applies to advocates working in community-based programs that provide information, advocacy, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, or support to victims of domestic abuse. The bill specifies that advocates cannot be compelled to disclose information unless ordered by a court, which must weigh the public interest against the effect on the victim and the treatment relationship.

Minnesota HF1083 prohibits domestic abuse advocates from disclosing information without victim consent.

Minnesota HF1083 amends the state statutes to prohibit domestic abuse advocates from disclosing any information or opinions received from victims without the victim's consent. This applies to advocates working in community-based programs that provide information, advocacy, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, or support to victims of domestic abuse. The bill specifies that advocates cannot be compelled to disclose information unless ordered by a court, which must weigh the public interest against the effect on the victim and the treatment relationship.