5C1CC17BCA1D9BD08725882A00747129 Hearing Summary

Representatives Duran and Weissman, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-183, concerning programs that provide services to crime victims. Representative Duran explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding what constitutes "teen dating violence" under the bill.

Beth Collins, representing the Department of Human Services, testified in support of SB 22-183.

Kelly Kissel, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.

Brie Franklin, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.

Jenny Stith, representing the WINGS Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Eyl, representing Project Safeguard, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the definition of "teen dating violence" under the bill.

Natalie Seils, representing herself, testified in support of SB 22-183.

Justin Cooper, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Nancy Lewis, representing the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Roshan Kalantar, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of SB 22-183.

Amanda Gall, representing First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendments L.004 (Attachment B), L.005 (Attachment C), and L.006 (Attachment D).

Representative Duran explained the effect of amendment L.007 (Attachment E).

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.009 (Attachment F).

Representatives Duran and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of SB 22-183.