Senator Woodward, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 20-077 to the committee. The bill establishes a physician-patient relationship between a physician and a child born alive during or after an abortion and establishes penalties against physicians who are in violation of the bill.

Samantha Koch, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Matt Niedzielski, representing the Respect Life Apostolate of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, testified in support of the bill.

Trieu Gentry, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to committee member questions. Committee members received a letter in support of the bill (Attachment B).

Dr. Kristina Tocce, representing Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified against the bill.

Dr. Sabrina Holmquist, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Dr. Angela Marchin, representing herself, testified against the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Committee discussion with the witnesses continued.

Giuliana Day, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Annette Garza, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Stephanie Christian, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members commented on the panel's testimony.

Dr. Kelly Sennholz, representing Cobalt, testified against the bill.

Jack Teter, representing Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified against the bill.

Karen Middleton, representing Cobalt, testified against the bill.

Dr. Lisa Van Bramer, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Richard Vigh, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Patricia Anthone, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life, testified on the bill from a neutral position and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment C).  He responded to questions from the committee.

Thomas Eubbing, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Woodward wrapped up his presentation of the bill and provided two handouts to the committee (Attachments D and E).

Committee members commented on the bill.