13F51012DCAF76DB87258271006C33AE Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For SB18-223SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARYDate Apr 16, 2018 Location SCR 352 SB18-223 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment G http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/20FB79F64E31...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachG.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachG.pdf Attachment H http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/4A364C00D0FD...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachH.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachH.pdf Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/6C6B5BB3A60A...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachD.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachD.pdf Attachment E http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/915F848834CF...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachE.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachE.pdf Attachment F http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/94E3B3EFEEA4...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachF.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachF.pdf Attachment I - Can be viewed at Legislative Council. http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/BCA17410C933...$File/?OpenElement Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/C78CC05AC0F3...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachA.pdf Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/CAF4D266B47C...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachB.pdf Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/E8B704C0AE51...$File/18SenateJud0416AttachC.pdf?OpenElement 18SenateJud0416AttachC.pdf 01:41:52 PM Senator Gardner explained SB18-223, concerning the circumstances under which an autopsy report prepared in connection with the death of a minor may be released to certain parties. He relayed that he brought the bill forward on behalf of the Colorado Coroners Association. Senator Gardner distibuted the following amendments: L.001, L.002, L.003, L.004, L.005, and L.006 (Attachments A through F). 01:44:24 PM Robert Bux, El Paso County Coroner, spoke in favor of the bill. He explained the autopsy process in relation to minors and how hard it is on families. Letters from the El Paso County Sheriff's Department and the Colorado Springs Chief of Police were distributed, expressing support for the bill (Attachments G and H). 01:47:26 PM Emma Hall, Boulder County Coroner, spoke in support of the measure. She discussed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) provisions. She also explained the steps involved in an autopsy and the importance of extending courtesy to grieving families. She mentioned that the Boulder County Sheriff and the District Attorney are in support of the bill. 01:50:20 PM Robert Glassmire, representing the Colorado Coroners Association and Garfield County, spoke in favor of the bill. He spoke to the differences between adult and minor autopsies. 01:52:04 PM Sue Dunn, representing the Donor Alliance, spoke in support of the bill as amended. She discussed the importance of organ donations. She distributed a packet of information about the Donor Alliance (Attachment I). 01:54:26 PM Robert Austin, representing the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, testified in favor of the bill. It was mentioned that amendment L.004 was drafted in coordination with donor organizations. Senator Gardner further explained the other amendments that were distributed earlier in the hearing and discussed how they primarily carved out exemptions for certain agencies and organizations. 01:58:20 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Fields Excused Kagan Cooke Gardner YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 01:59:09 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Fields Excused Kagan Cooke Gardner YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 01:59:11 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.003 Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Fields Excused Kagan Cooke Gardner YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:00:36 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.004 Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Fields Excused Kagan Cooke Gardner YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:01:15 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.005 Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Fields Excused Kagan Cooke Gardner YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:01:54 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.006 Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Fields Excused Kagan Cooke Gardner YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:04:23 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-223, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Gardner Seconded Coram Yes Fields Excused Kagan Yes Cooke Yes Gardner Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS