B66A35EDCB8E01F68725869300819106 Hearing Summary

Representative Bradfield, bill sponsor, introduced HB21-1130. The bill expands the community transition specialist program in the Department of Human Services (DHS) to individuals who are receiving voluntary behavioral health or substance abuse services. In addition, the DHS must coordinate referrals from acute treatment services and facilities providing crisis stabilization services.

Alli Daley, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing Mental health colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Valerie Schlecht, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Submitted written testimony can be found in Attachment N.

Representative Michaelson Jenet and Representative Bradfield made final comments on the bill.