MN HF4269

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 181.973 to protect confidentiality of public safety peer support activities by prohibiting disclosure of information obtained during peer counseling or debriefing sessions without the participant's permission.

Defines "peer support provider" as someone trained in peer-to-peer emotional and psychological support designated by a formal program within a public safety agency, replacing previous language referring to "peer counselors."

Makes statements made by persons receiving peer support services inadmissible as evidence in criminal, civil, personnel, or occupational licensing matters.

Creates new section 181.9731 establishing confidentiality protections and inadmissibility rules for critical incident stress management services provided to emergency service providers including peace officers, firefighters, correctional officers, dispatchers, and medical personnel.

Permits disclosure of confidential information by peer support providers and critical incident stress management team members only when necessary to prevent harm to the person receiving services or to prevent harm to another person.