533D04F7D67DAAA1872586AF006B5F22 Hearing Summary

Representative McLachlan, bill sponsor, introduced SB21-107. This bill renames Section 24-34-805 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, which concerns family preservation safeguards for families that include a parent with a disability, as the "Carrie Ann Lucas Parental Rights for People with Disabilities Act."

Representative Young, bill sponsor, gave opening remarks on the bill.

Committee members asked questions of the bill sponsors.

Julie Reiskin, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Alison Butler, representing Colorado Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Representatives McLachlan and Young gave final comments on the bill.

Committee members made final comments on the bill.

Committee members continued to make final comments on the bill.