The committee resumed.

Senators Danielson and Marchman, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1080, which requires that youth sports organizations conduct criminal history record checks using a private entity for employees or volunteers that attend overnight trips with the organization. The criminal history record check is to be completed every three years and the organization must not hire employees or approve volunteers that have had any offenses against children. The bill creates a cause of action for failing to conduct background checks. Excluded from record check requirements are volunteers who only occasionally assist with the team.

The bill also requires youth sports organizations, excluding K-12 schools or higher institutions, to have at least one adult with current CPR and first aid education certifications present at a youth activity, with certain exceptions.

Committee members asked the bill sponsors questions.

Ms. Stephanie Stanley, representing Special District Association of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Dianne Criswell, representing Special District Association of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Jeremy Schupbach, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions.

Mr. Christian Gardner-Wood, representing Boulder County District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jennifer Stewart, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Lex Loutzenhiser, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions.

Senator Marchman introduced amendment L.011 (Attachment C).

Committee members discussed the amendment.

The committee recessed.

The committee resumed.

Committee members provided closing remarks.

The bill sponsors provided closing remarks.