Senator Gonzales, bill sponsor, explained House Bill 22-1224, concerning theft of public benefits. 

Committee members asked questions about what constitutes public benefits theft. 

Rochelle Larson, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified to amend the bill. She discussed public benefits forms.  

Ellen Giarratana, representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill. She discussed public benefit forms, inaccurate information, and prosecutions. 

Committee members asked questions about the intent of the bill.

Senator Gonzales made closing remarks.