MN HF55

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

Prohibits disclosure of information obtained through crisis intervention services to third parties, with exception allowing disclosure when reasonably necessary to prevent harm to the person receiving services or to prevent harm to another person.

Makes any statements made during critical incident stress management inadmissible as evidence in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings.

Requires chief law enforcement officers to report all incidents of law enforcement use of force resulting in serious bodily injury or death to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent using a standardized form with Federal Bureau of Investigation-required information.

Requires superintendent to file monthly reports, summarize and analyze the information, and submit an annual written report to relevant legislative committees and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.