California Government Code

§ 8669.82

GOV § 8669.82 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 1 · Title 2 · Ch. 7 · Art. 23

Statute text

(a)An EMS provider may establish a peer support and crisis referral program. The program shall be responsible for providing a network of peer representatives, reflective of the provider’s workforce both in job positions and personal experiences, who are available to come to the aid of their fellow employees on a broad range of emotional or professional issues.

(b)The peer support and crisis referral program may provide employee support and referral services for matters that include any of the following:

(1)Substance use and substance abuse.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 744, Sec. 1. (AB 2859) Effective January 1, 2025.