6450CB64BBB33B5687258C37000488AB Hearing Summary

Representative Phillips and Armagost, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1142, concerning increasing the penalty for failure to exit premises.  The bill sponsors explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Discussion ensued regarding what constitutes certain concepts under the bill, and how law enforcement would respond. Discussion followed regarding amendment L.002 (Attachment D) and concerns raised by stakeholders.

Others Eric Brodheim,
representing Adams County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Brett Eskam, representing Adams County Sheriff’s Office, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Steven Mathias, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Gene Claps, representing Adams County Sheriff’s
Office, testified in support of the bill.



Committee members
raised questions regarding whether the statute amended by HB 25-1142 has
been used against protestors, and the potential for law enforcement to
do so in the future. Further questions were asked regarding what happens
when certain rights are violated. Discussion ensued regarding the stakeholder
process, alternatives at the local level to HB 25-1142, and application
to barricading in a home.

Brian Loma, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Aubrey Wilde, representing
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in opposition to the bill.
Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in
opposition to the bill. Anaya Robinson, representing ACLU of Colorado,
testified in opposition to the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding previous testimony.

Ms. Kayleigh TenBarge,
representing Defenders Union of Colorado, testified in opposition to the
bill. Kiyomi Bolick, representing themself, testified in opposition to
the bill. Mr. Joe Salazar, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Teddy D, representing themself, testified in opposition to
the bill. Virya Kelsang, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill.



Written testimony
is in Attachment E.

Representatives Phillips and Armagost provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1142. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.