Representative Lieder introduced House Bill 23-1196 to the committee. The bill allows aggrieved parties to pursue legal action for workers’ compensation violations under the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act.

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

Mr. Alexander Hood, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.

The committee came back to order.

Mr. Harvey Flewelling, representing Pinnacol Assurance, testified to amend the bill.

Ms. Sonja Guenther, representing the Workers Compensation Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Flewelling responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Lieder introduced amendment L.003 to the committee (Attachment A).

The bill sponsor responded to questions about the amendment.

Committee members provided final comments on the bill.