0266AE8FE28D09C587258AC10074D9DB Hearing Summary

Senator Gardner, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-062, concerning prohibiting collection of attorney fees based on interest and judgments.  He discussed interest on judgments, contingency fees, and recovery for the injured party.

Ms. Kendra Beckwith, representing Coloradans Protecting Patient Access, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Stephen Hensen, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce Legal Reform Alliance, testified in support of the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment C).

Committee members asked clarification questions about the bill.

Lorraine Parker, representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Nicole Quintana, representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Lucas Ritchie, representing Colorado Bar Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked questions about about fees and claims. 

Chair Gonzales noted the Colorado Bar Association is in an opposed position to the bill.

David Dazlich, representing Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Evan Stephenson, representing Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about unreasonable fees.

Ms. Melissa Ogburn, representing Civil Justice League, testified in support of the bill.

John Conklin, representing Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about practices in other states.

Senator Gardner made closing remarks.

Committee members made closing remarks.