428DD6AD6A6C3E81872587A00076D41E Hearing Summary

Chris Radeff, chair of the CBA Family Law Legislative Committee, testified that the section would like to assist the commission on the parentage act and participate in the process, but does not have specific feedback today. Ms. Radeff added that there is interest in the act's gender-neutral language and in the act generally. Commissioner Levy noted that some of the act's surrogacy provisions were enacted in Colorado, but the gender-neutral language and some of previously discussed conceptual information have never been put into a bill. It is the commission's impression that the act could move forward but just needs time. Commissioner Tipper explained that her understanding is that the CBA wants to be involved if the act moves forward but believes existing law is satisfactory. Commissioner Levy pointed out that there are other stakeholders and practicing attorneys who are interested in moving this act forward. Commissioner Tipper indicated that she could work with an interested legislator and other interested parties on that, but that this process may need a year. Commissioner Scott emphasized that the outdated language and terms are a substantive problem and it is important to move the act forward this session. She proposed that she meet with stakeholders and report back to commission in January. The commission asked if the concerns outlined in the CBA memo from Marie Moses remain the concerns of the CBA and Ms. Radeff confirmed that they were. Commissioner Tipper indicated that there is commission bill version of the act available, House Bill 20-1292.

Commissioner McGihon moved for Commissioner Scott to form a working committee with the CBA Family Law Section and other interested parties to report to the commission in January regarding what portions of a Uniform Parentage Act draft can move forward. Commissioner Pike seconded and the motion passed without objection.