Senator Garcia, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1193. The bill increases access to substance use disorder treatment and support for pregnant women and new mothers.

Shawn Coleman, representing the Drug Policy Alliance and the Colorado Coalition to Protect Children and Family Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Daniel Darting, representing Signal Behavioral Health Network, testified in support of the bill.

Jillian Adams, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Darting responded to committee questions.

Dave Long, representing Logan County Human Services and Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. He provided two handouts for the committee (Attachments C and D).

Senator Garcia wrapped up his presentation of the bill.