AZ HB2012

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-1111 to establish confidentiality protections for communications made to crisis referral services by designated persons (emergency medical providers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers).

Crisis referral service communications and related records are confidential and cannot be compelled for disclosure in legal proceedings, trials, or investigations before state or local agencies.

Confidentiality protections do not apply when disclosure is necessary to prevent reasonably certain death, substantial bodily harm, or commission of a crime.

Adds definition of "crisis referral service" as public or private organizations providing consultation and treatment resources for personal problems including mental health issues, substance dependency, domestic violence, and financial crises.

Expands existing critical incident stress management team member privilege protections while maintaining exceptions for clear and present danger situations, express consent, criminal investigations, and voluntary testimony.