ID H0699

Adds new subsection (8) to Idaho Code Section 9-203 establishing a privilege for peer support counseling sessions involving first responders, including peace officers, firefighters, volunteer emergency responders, EMS providers, and emergency communications officers.

Prohibits peer support specialists and participants from disclosing communications made during or arising from peer support counseling sessions without consent of the person who made or is the subject of the communication.

Creates three exceptions to the privilege allowing disclosure without consent when communication involves a threat of suicide, a threat to commit a criminal act, information required by law to be reported, or an admission of criminal conduct.

Requires any disclosures permitted during court proceedings to be subject to the rules of the Idaho Supreme Court.

Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.