SB 24-063
signedConfidentiality of Group Peer Support Services
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 24-063, which has been signed into law and will take effect on August 7, 2024, protects the privacy of peer support services in Colorado. This means that members of a peer support team and people who receive these services cannot be forced to testify or provide information about their conversations without their explicit consent. The bill ensures confidentiality for those participating in group peer support programs, safeguarding personal discussions and maintaining trust within these supportive environments.
Official Summary
The act prohibits a peer support team member or recipient of group peer support services from being examined as a witness without the consent of the person to whom the examination relates.
APPROVED by Governor March 22, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2024-03-22
- Latest action
- 2024-01-19
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
- OpenStates
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Votes
BILL
2024-03-11 · House · pass — Yes: 60 · No: 1 · Other: —
BILL
2024-02-13 · Senate · pass — Yes: 30 · No: 0 · Other: —