D98CE26E161259D887258838000E9EBB Hearing Summary

Senator Fields and Simpson, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1240, concerning enhancing mandatory reporting for people requird to report child abuse, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.  They discussed a task force to make recommendations for mandatory reporters, including instructions and other efficiencies. 

Ms. Jordan Steffen, representing Office of Colorado's Child Protection Ombudsman, testified in support of the bill. infrastructure of the system. many calls with questions about mandatory reporting.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.