CFC3DC78A377C9F0872586E3007E7F95 Hearing Summary

Representatives Cutter and Soper presented Senate Bill 21-154 to the committee. The bill creates the 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise to fund the 988 Crisis Hotline which will be operated by a non-profit organization.

Daryl Branson, representing Colorado Public Utilities Commission, was available to answer committee questions.

Bev Marquez, representing Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing MHC, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Neimond, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Sheri Cole, representing American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Susan Marine, representing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Cutter wrapped up her presentation to the committee.