NE LB816

Creates a legal privilege protecting communications between peer support team members and public safety personnel (law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, emergency care providers, dispatchers) from disclosure in civil, criminal, administrative, or disciplinary proceedings

Requires peer support team members to complete at least 24 hours of peer support training and be officially designated by a public safety agency head to qualify for the privilege

Allows disclosure of privileged communications with written consent of the recipient, when there is a safety threat to individuals or society, or when the peer support member is defending against a complaint filed by the service recipient

Mandates disclosure when communications indicate child abuse/neglect, vulnerable adult abuse, or evidence that the recipient committed a criminal act

Grants immunity from liability to peer support team members who make disclosures related to safety concerns or mandatory reporting requirements