HB 25-1087: Confidentiality Requirements Mental Health Support

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act prohibits a peer support team member from disclosing, without the consent of the recipient of peer support (recipient), the confidential communications made by the recipient during a peer support interaction, with specified exceptions. With respect to an exception for which disclosure is permissible, a peer support team member who discloses or does not disclose a communication with a recipient is not liable for damages in a civil action for disclosing or not disclosing the communication. The act expands an exception allowing specified mental health professionals to disclose confidential information when a recipient makes a threat against an individual or themself or makes a threat that, if carried out, would result in harm to an individual or themself. In addition, a peer support team member is exempted from the prohibition on disclosure established by the act if: The peer support team member was a witness or a party to the incident that prompted the delivery of peer support services; A recipient admits to committing a crime or provides information pertaining to the recipient or another individual that is indicative of criminal conduct; Criteria related to an individual's participation as a witness in a court proceeding are met; or A recipient makes a threat involving damage or destruction of private or public property.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Republican 12

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 31, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 2, 2025Sent to the Governor
3. May 1, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. May 1, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
5. April 11, 2025House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 6, 2025House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. April 4, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. April 3, 2025Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
9. April 1, 2025Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/04/2025 - No Amendments
10. March 31, 2025Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
11. March 26, 2025Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
12. March 4, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

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