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SB 24-063

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Confidentiality of Group Peer Support Services

Plain-English Summary

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Senate 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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Sponsors

Related Legislation

This bill affects (8)

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relates
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relates
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Affected by (4)

amends
HB 24-1079(2024A)· signed
Persons Detained in Jail on Emergency Commitment
amends
HB 26-1024(2026A)· signed
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amends
SB 26-149(2026A)· signed
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repeals
HB 25-1257(2025A)· signed
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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: —