CT SB00342

Expands the definition of "first responder" to include Department of Correction employees, extending peer support privilege protections to prison staff (effective July 1, 2024)

Prohibits peer support team members from disclosing confidential communications with first responders to third parties, in civil or criminal proceedings, or in legislative or administrative proceedings without the first responder's waiver

Prevents any person in civil, criminal, legislative, or administrative proceedings from requesting information about a first responder's participation in peer support programs

Allows disclosure of confidential communications without first responder consent in three circumstances: when mandated by statute, when there is a clear and present danger to any individual, or when the peer support team member witnessed or was party to the incident that prompted the services