HR 6694 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

COPS Counseling Act

Introduced 2020-05-01· Sponsored by Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-05-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act This bill sets forth requirements related to peer support counseling programs. A peer support counseling program is a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency. Among other things, the bill does the following: generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican