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6A538F0E07BE333687258C43006615DB Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1185

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 4, 2025      
Location HCR 0107



HB25-1185 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
11:35:07 AM  
The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Froelich and Willford,
prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1185. The bill outlines procedures
and removes certain procedural requirements for a parent to relinquish
a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault. Representative Froelich
explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
Willford provided further input on the merits of the legislation.
11:41:10 AM  
Ms. Onnastasia Cole,
representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), testified
in support of the bill. Elizabeth Newman, representing Colorado Coalition
Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. Amber Higgins,
representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Melanie Jordan, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified
in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing Colorado Organization
for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill. Jennifer Eyl,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.




Discussion ensued regarding potential self-incrimination under HB 25-1185,
and certain time limits in the bill. Discussion turned to mother-child
bonding.
12:28:49 PM  
Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life of Colorado, testified on HB 25-1185.
12:30:55 PM  
No amendments were
offered to HB 25-1185. Representatives Froelich and Willford provided closing
remarks in support of the bill. Representative Bacon weighed in on the
legislation.


12:36:27 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1185 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Carter
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Clifford Yes
DeGraaf Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie Yes
Soper Yes
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS