8AD170EDA5CF912387258AD2007226C8 Hearing Summary

Reps. Titone and Willford introduced House Bill 24-1164. The bill requires that local education providers provide free menstrual products to students and modifies the menstrual hygiene grant program. The sponsors answered committee questions.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.

Diane Cushman Neal, representing Justice Necessary, testified in support of the bill. Michelle Weinraub, representing Cherry Creek Schools, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Emily Swisher, representing The Junior League of Denver, testified in support of the bill. Liana Shinbein, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Margaret Tomcho, representing American Academy of Pediatrics, testified in support of the bill. Dr. PJ Tran, representing American Academy of Pediatrics Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Madeline Olson, representing American Academy of Pediatrics Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Emily Jorgensen, representing Grace Upon Grace Project, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Natalie van Zyl, representing Denver Public Schools, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Mariem Bouaziz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Cate Whalen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Abbie McAdams, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Erin Persaud, representing i Support the Girls, testified in support of the bill. Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill.

Anna Gerstle, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer the committee questions.

The sponsors gave some closing remarks.