F3FAD09CDB48BFAC87258C1A00712786 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1026

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Jan 22, 2025
Location HCR 0107

HB25-1026 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment A

01:36:00 PM

The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Carter and Garcia,
prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1026, concerning procedures related
to the provision of health-care services to inmates and prohibiting certain
copayments and fees. Representative Garcia explained the effect of the
bill and discussed its need. Representative Carter provided further input
on the merits of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding the bill's
fiscal impact. Aaron Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, provided input
on this issue.

01:59:56 PM

Discussion continued regarding the fiscal impact of HB 24-1026, and the operation of the programming impacted by the bill.

02:11:38 PM

Ms. Erin Meschke,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Adrienne Sanchez,
representing Department of Corrections, testified to amend the bill. Candace
Bailey, representing Colorado Consumer Health Intiative/Community Corrections,
testified in support of the bill. Lillian Patil, representing Fines and
Fees Justice Center, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded
to questions regarding costs for long-term care associated with diabetes,
and the fiscal line item impacted by HB 24-1026. Further questions were
raised regarding the number of offenders who must pay a medical co-payment
or penalty but do not receive services. Discussion ensued regarding the
propriety of charging offenders who fail to show up for medical services.
Panelists continued to answer questions regarding medical charges for the
incarcerated, and other costs borne by offenders. Discussion followed regarding
departmental budgeting associated with HB 25-1026.

03:02:06 PM

Kyle Giddings, representing
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Jacob Bendicksen, representing UC Berkeley Policy Advocacy Clinic,
testified in support of the bill. Justyna Madenska, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Ms. Bri Buentello, representing Stand
for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The committee
asked questions regarding the cash fund impacted by HB 25-1026.

03:15:20 PM

Representative Carter and Garcia explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment A). Discussion ensued regarding the amendment.

03:20:01 PM	Motion	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A)
	Moved	Carter
	Seconded	Garcia

	Armagost
	Bacon
	Caldwell
	Clifford
	Espenoza
	Garcia
	Keltie
	Soper
	Zokaie
	Carter
	Mabrey
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

03:20:03 PM

Representatives Garcia and Carter provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1026. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

03:46:19 PM	Motion	Refer House Bill 25-1026, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
	Moved	Garcia
	Seconded	Carter

	Armagost	No
	Bacon	Yes
	Caldwell	No
	Clifford	Yes
	Espenoza	Yes
	Garcia	Yes
	Keltie	No
	Soper	Yes
	Zokaie	Yes
	Carter	Yes
	Mabrey	Yes
	Final	YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

HB25-1026 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

Colorado General Assembly