California Government Code

§ 8669.2

GOV § 8669.2 Effective Jan 1, 2020Div. 1 · Title 2 · Ch. 7 · Art. 22

Statute text

(a)A local or regional law enforcement agency may establish a peer support and crisis referral program. The program shall be responsible for providing an agencywide network of peer representatives, reflective of the agency’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 including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)Substance use and substance abuse.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 621, Sec. 1. (AB 1117) Effective January 1, 2020.