2E748C5492F909AC8725896C007C2A9D Hearing Summary

Representative Froelich, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1199, concerning measures to provide additional access to services for victims of sexual assault. Representative Froelich explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Soper, the other co-prime sponsor provided additional input on the merits of the bill.

Elizabeth Newman, representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. Katie Hancock, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Amy Del Rio, representing the Governor's Office of Information Technology, and Kelly Kissell, representing the Division of Criminal Justice, made themselves available to answer questions on HB 23-1199. Discussion ensued regarding costs associated with the programming in the bill, and potential forthcoming amendments to the bill. Ms. Newman responded to questions regarding efforts similar to the bill in other states. Discussion followed regarding the fiscal impact of the bill.

Mrs. Tully Gibbons, representing herself, testified to amend the bill.

Cadence Dobias, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Courtney Sutton, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Mateo Cello, representing Joyful Heart Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Dr Lisa Ingarfield, representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Froelich explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Soper explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

Representatives Froelich and Soper provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1199. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.