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BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1126
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 27, 2024
Location HCR 0107
HB24-1126 - Postponed Indefinitely
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03:42:14 PM |
Representative Lynch,
prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1126, concerning requiring participation
in a treatment plan for a substance use disorder as a condition of bond.
Representative Lynch explained the effect of the bill and discussed its
need. Committee members received a fact sheet supporting the bill (Attachment
B). Representative Lynch responded to questions regarding how the bill
changes substance abuse treatment for the justice-involved, and judicial
districts that have programs in place similar to the one created by the
bill. Representative Lynch responded to questions regarding options available
to the justice-involved under the bill.
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04:01:16 PM |
Ms. Lauren Snyder,
representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
Ms. Teri Smith, representing ke'nekt, testified in opposition to the bill.
Ms. Betsy Craft, representing Colorado Drug Policy Coalition, testified
in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Devon Peavy, representing Sobriety House, testified in opposition to
the bill.
Ms. Craft responded to questions regarding the availability of cost-effective
addiction treatment. Mr. Peavy and Ms. Snyder responded to questions
regarding the efficacy of involuntary substance abuse treatment. Discussion
ensued regarding the mandatory nature of the bill. Ms. Snyder responded
to questions regarding the efficacy of involuntary treatment. Ms.
Craft provided input on this issue. Discussion ensued regarding whether
the HB 24-1126 will result in more incarceration.
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04:37:21 PM |
Dr. Joshua Barocas,
representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Rebecca Wallace,
representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Paul Christine, representing himself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. Andrew West, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless,
testified in opposition to the bill.
Discussion ensued
regarding the ability to rehabilitate those with advanced drug addiction,
and the efficacy of involuntary substance abuse treatment. Discussion
ensued regarding some forthcoming amendments to HB 24-1126.
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05:06:26 PM |
Mr. James Karbach,
representing Colorado Public Defenderâs Office, testified in opposition
to the bill.
Ms. Katie Healy
Cox, representing WellPower, testified in opposition to the bill.
Claire Levy, representing
Boulder County, testified in opposition to the bill.
MonicaAlix Rotner,
representing Boulder County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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05:20:51 PM |
Mr. Kory Scheideman,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Jeremy Dubin,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
Discussion ensued
regarding who will provide treatment under HB 24-1126, and the potential
impact of the bill on doctor-patient relationships. Discussion followed
regarding the potential impact of the bill on provider availability.
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05:36:17 PM |
Representative Lynch
explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment C). Discussion ensued
regarding the imposition of certain conditions by the judge.
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05:41:34 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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Armagost |
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| Seconded |
Snyder |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Evans |
Yes |
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Garcia |
No |
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Herod |
Excused |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Excused |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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05:41:36 PM |
Representative Lynch
explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment D).
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05:43:58 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Armagost |
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| Seconded |
Snyder |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Evans |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
No |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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05:43:59 PM |
Representative Lynch provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1126. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
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05:58:59 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1126, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Evans |
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| Seconded |
Armagost |
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Amabile |
No |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Evans |
Yes |
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Garcia |
No |
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Herod |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
No |
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Bacon |
No |
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Weissman |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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05:59:30 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 24-1126 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. |
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| Moved |
Garcia |
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Amabile |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
No |
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Evans |
No |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Snyder |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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