DBC4879425512A178725850700097CBC Hearing Summary

Representative Michaelson Jenet, sponsor, introduced House Bill 20-1005, concerning enhancing Safe2Tell. This bill requires the Department of Law to devise a process to appropriately route non-crisis Safe2Tell tips and to conduct an advertising campaign for Safe2Tell. It also allows the Attorney General to release Safe2Tell information to a law enforcement agency to prevent imminent physical harm or serious bodily injury. Representative Michaelson Jenet distributed and reviewed amendment L.002 (Attachment P).

Cheryl Fleetwood, representing the Colorado Youth Advisory Council, read testimony from two witnesses. Ms. Fleetwood testified in support of the bill.

Bennett Lane, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Sarah Davidon, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

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

Camille Harding, with the Office of Behavioral Health, shared that she is present to answer technical questions on the bill. The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Michaelson Jenet gave closing remarks.