Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities - Peer Support Programs
Sponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 278 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the defined term 'peer support counseling program' for peer services offered to fire, rescue, or emergency medical services members to be 'peer support program'; and requiring peer support programs to be evidence-based.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delbridge, Theodore | Maryland Institute for EMS Systems (MIEMSS) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delbridge, Theodore | Maryland Institute for EMS Systems (MIEMSS) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dayton, Jonathan | Maryland Rural Health Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phillips, Robert | Maryland State Firefighter's Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wells, Michael | Professional Fire Fighter of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Buddle, Jeffrey | Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Waldstreicher, Senator Waldstreicherlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Waldstreicher, Senator Waldstreicherlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Waldstreicher, Senator Waldstreicherlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Waldstreicher, Jeff | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | West, Derek | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Winterton, Cheri | Individual | Written (PDF) |