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Senate adopts conference report on peer counseling for first responders; bill advances
Summary
A conference committee substitute for House Bill 13 creating peer counseling and support protections for first responders was adopted by the Senate after unanimous committee report adoption; sponsor described testimonial privilege for peer counselors and the bill was placed for final passage.
A joint conference committee reported a substitute for House Bill 13 addressing public safety peer counseling provisions; Senator Thatcher and Representative Perry were listed as the committee sponsors.
Senator Thatcher told the chamber the bill creates peer‑support and counseling services for first responders, allowing them to speak with trained…
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