S_HHS_2024A 01/24/2024 10:34:10 AM Committee Summary

Dr. Kelly Causey, representing Behavioral Health Administration, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. David Keller, representing American Academy of Pediatrics- Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Rebecca Orsi-Hunt, representing Kempe Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Riley Haleen, representing NAMI-Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Caitlin Hochul, representing Inseparable, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.

Carolyn Martin, representing Christian Home Educators of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Amanda Monk, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Amanda Budimlya, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Judy Papenfuss, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Laura Love, representing Children’s Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Megan Axelrod, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill.

Steven Haden, representing Envision You, testified in support of the bill.

Bridget Anshus, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Michaelson Jenet and Cutter provided closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members provided closing remarks.