Representative Ricks introduced House Bill 23-1126. The bill modifies the prohibition on consumer reports to include medical debt and places disclosure requirements on debt collectors and collections agencies.

Henry Ediger, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Sarah Mercer, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Mercer, Mr. Feeley, and Ms. Morgan responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Daniel Vedra, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.

Jessica Sveen, representing the Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kayce Atencio, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Misty Castanda, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Lindsey Vance, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Isabel Cruz, representing the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill.

Andrew West, representing the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mary Emmerling, representing the Chronic Care Collaborative, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Julia Char Gilbert, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Ricks introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Ricks introduced amendment L.002 to the committee (Attachment B).