The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Jahn and Senator Neville, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-270 to the committee. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a statewide program to refer high-risk individuals to behavioral health transition services.

Senators Jahn and Neville responded to committee member questions. Senator Jahn presented amendment L.001 [Attachment E] and amendment L.002 [Attachment F].

Linda Hughes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Patrick Mulligan, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

George Ackerman, representing himself and Shiloh House, testified in support of the bill.

Camille Harding, representing the Office of Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Evan Silverman, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment G].

Committee members received three additional handouts in support of the bill [Attachments H-J].

Senators Jahn and Neville wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Senator Jahn responded to committee member questions.