Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 R · 8 D cosponsors

HB 7394 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A FIRST RESPONDER AND A PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER.

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 41 sponsors

    41 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 8 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 7394 has clarified the definition of "confidential communications" between first responders and peer support team members. The new language emphasizes that records must relate specifically to the responder's participation in the peer support program. Additionally, the bill now ensures that the privilege of confidentiality cannot be waived unless the first responder chooses to do so. These changes are important because they strengthen the confidentiality protections for first responders seeking support, fostering a safer environment for them to seek help without fear of repercussions.

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General Assembly Substitute Bill No.
General Assembly Raised Bill No.
7394 January Session, 2019 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A FIRST RESPONDER AND A PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER.
7394 January Session, 2019 LCO No.
6444 Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY Introduced by:
(JUD) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A FIRST RESPONDER AND A PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER.
Any peace officer, as defined in section 53a-3 of the general statutes;
Any peace officer or firefighter, as defined in section 53a-3 of the general statutes;
any firefighter, as defined in section 7- 313g of the general statutes;
any ambulance driver, emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic, as defined in section 19a-175 of the general statutes;
any ambulance driver, emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic, as defined in section 19a-175 of the general statutes;
and (3) "Confidential communications" means all oral and written communications transmitted in confidence between a first responder and a peer support team member in the course of participation in an employer established peer support program and all records prepared by a peer support team member related to such first responder's LCO \\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07394-R011 of 3 HB.docx Substitute Bill No.
and (3) "Confidential communications" means all oral and written communications transmitted in confidence between a first responder LCO No.
7394 participation in such program.
6444 1 of 3 Raised Bill No.7394 and a peer support team member in the course of participation in an employer established peer support program and all records prepared by a peer support team member in the course of the relationship with a first responder.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, and unless the first responder making the confidential communication waives the privilege, no peer support team member shall disclose any confidential communications (1) to any third person, other than a person to whom disclosure is reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes for which such member is consulted, (2) in any civil or criminal case or proceeding, or (3) in any legislative or administrative proceeding.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, no peer support team member shall disclose any confidential communications (1) to any third person, other than a person to whom disclosure is reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes for which such member is consulted, (2) in any civil or criminal case or proceeding, or (3) in any legislative or administrative proceeding, unless the first responder making the confidential communication waives the privilege.
Section 1 October 1, 2019 New section LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-073942 of 3 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
LCO No.
7394 Statement of Legislative Commissioners:
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In Section 1(a)(3), "in the course of the relationship with a first responder" was changed to "related to such first responder's participation in such program" for clarity;
7394 Section 1 October 1, 2019 New section Statement of Purpose:
and the provisions of Section (1)(b) were restructured for clarity.
To ensure the confidentiality of certain communications that take place between a first responder and a peer support team member.
JUD Joint Favorable Subst.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
{\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07394- LCO R01-HB.docx } 3 of 3
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, not underlined.] the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is LCO No.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 19-188

  5. ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

  6. SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. FILE NO. 985

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 592

  10. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  11. HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  12. HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  13. FILE NO. 850

  14. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 533

  15. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  16. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  17. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/29/19

  18. FILED WITH LCO

  19. Joint Favorable Substitute

  20. Joint Favorable Substitute

  21. PUBLIC HEARING 0403

  22. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary

Sponsors

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41 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (41)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 7394?
HB 7394 is sponsored by Kokoruda, Noreen S., Wilson Pheanious, Pat, Abercrombie, Catherine F., Sredzinski, J.P., Somers, Heather S., Fusco, John, Morin, Russell A., Klarides, Themis, Arconti, David, Hampton, John K., Stallworth, Charlie L., Serra, Joseph C., Winkler, Michael A., Osten, Catherine A., Anwar, Saud, Leone, Carlo, Borer, Dorinda, Kushner, Julie, Conley, Christine, Needleman, Norman, Petit, William A., Young, Philip L., Bergstein, Alexandra, Josh Elliott (Democratic), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Patrick S. Boyd (Democratic), Jonathan Steinberg (Democratic), Dave W. Yaccarino (Republican), Matt Blumenthal (Democratic), Raghib Allie-Brennan (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Joe Polletta (Republican), Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic), Joseph P. Gresko (Democratic), Bill Buckbee (Republican), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Brian Lanoue (Republican), Ben McGorty (Republican), Bob Godfrey (Democratic), David Rutigliano (Republican), and Kevin C. Kelly.
What is the current status of HB 7394?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2019. Enacted.
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