Legis Daily

COPS Counseling Act

USA116th CongressHR-6694| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2020
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 1, 2020
Introduced in House
May 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3434
Held at the desk.
  • May 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3434
    Held at the desk.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-3434: COPS Counseling Act
First responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersMedical ethicsMental healthRight of privacy

COPS Counseling Act

USA116th CongressHR-6694| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2020
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 1, 2020
Introduced in House
May 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3434
Held at the desk.
  • May 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3434
    Held at the desk.
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-3434: COPS Counseling Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
First responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersMedical ethicsMental healthRight of privacy