AL HB105

Establishes privileged communication protections for conversations between emergency responders and certified peer support members during peer support events related to job-related stress or critical incidents.

Defines "certified peer support member" as law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency dispatchers, or chaplains who complete critical incident stress management training and receive written designation from agency leadership.

Protects peer support communications from disclosure in court, except when the peer support member was involved in the incident, the communication reveals an intended or committed crime, there is imminent risk of harm, or a court determines the communication falls under Alabama Rules of Evidence Rule 503(d).

Creates a Class B misdemeanor penalty for any certified peer support member who discloses privileged communications or any person who threatens, intimidates, or attempts to compel disclosure of such communications.

Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.