3ADE57FCBD93A94F8725850E0034358A Hearing Summary

Representative Humphrey, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1033. The bill prohibits the State of Colorado, its political subdivisions, any person acting under state law, and any private person suing under or attempting to enforce a state law from taking any action against a religious organization or individual for acting on religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding sexual orientation or gender identity.

Reverend Bonnie Sarah Spencer, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado and the Episcopal Church in Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Reverend Jesse Bhakti, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Rabbi Rachel Kobrin, Congregation Rodef Shalom, testified in opposition to the bill.

Elizabeth Hinkley, American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mary Parker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Representative Humphrey made concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members made comments regarding the bill.

A written statement from Nicole Hunt was submitted for the public record (Attachment P).