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104CCD16707F49FC87258B1300072C08 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1459

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date May 3, 2024      
Location Old Supreme Court



HB24-1459 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


07:18:23 PM  

Senator Gonzales, co-prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1459, concerning protections for birthing persons.

07:22:03 PM  

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Lauren Smith, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Cassandra Pilla, representing Elephant Circle, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about terminology.  Further questions were raised about the number of births in custody. 

Written testimony about the bill is in Attachment A.

 

07:33:03 PM  

The bill sponsor made closing comments.



07:35:18 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1459 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gardner No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Van Winkle No
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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