Witnesses Back H.270 to Protect Peer-to-Peer Confidentiality for First Responders, Urge Language Fixes Witnesses told a legislative panel H.270 would lower barriers to mental-health care for first responders by protecting peer‑to‑peer communications, while urging edits on wording, liability protections for volunteers and clarity about which responders are covered.

Witnesses are rallying behind H.270, a crucial bill aimed at safeguarding peer support communications for first responders, but they’re calling for important refinements to ensure its effectiveness.

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