SB 24-063

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.)

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