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01:17:28 PM |
The committee took a brief recess.
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01:32:54 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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01:33:06 PM |
The primary bill
sponsor, Representative Bradley, introduced House Bill 25-1253 to the House
Health and Human Services Committee. The bill places the following requirements
and restrictions related to gender dysphoria and medical care of minors
medical professionals or individuals may not perform, cause, or assist
in the performance of medical related treatments that are deemed inconsistent
with the minorâs biological sex (violations by medical professional constitutes
unprofessional conduct); state funds, including through a government health
plan, may not be used on any health care service related to gender transition
procedures; parental consent is required for any treatment or activity
that is designed to form a minorâs conception of sex and gender or treat
gender dysphoria or nonconformity; and government employees must report
a minorâs desire to present as a different gender to the minorâs parent
or guardian. Further, the bill establishes the following legal protections
a civil right of action for anyone harmed by a violation of the bill; whistleblower
protections for anyone who reports violations of the bill; protections
against state disciplinary action for anyone for communicating or providing
guidance or counsel in accordance with their conscience or religious beliefs;
and whistleblower protections for anyone who reports what they believe
to be a violation of law or health care best practices, gross mismanagement,
or a threat to public health or safety.
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01:41:48 PM |
The bill sponsor
responded to questions from the committee.
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01:52:38 PM |
Valerie Leal, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Taylor Romero, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Shannon Johnson, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mia Hughes, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Erin Lee, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill.
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02:05:18 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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02:11:23 PM |
Styler Ells, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jaxon Nelson, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Mel Rapp, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Becki Logsdon, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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02:21:03 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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02:25:01 PM |
Mr. Skylar Patron,
representing One Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Olivia
Compton, representing Inside Out Youth Services, testified in opposition
to the bill. Brandi Hardy, representing One Colorado, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Penelope Mercury, representing themself, testified in
opposition to the bill.
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02:35:25 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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02:41:27 PM |
Jack Teter, representing
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. Alex Floyd, representing One Colorado, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Tonya Allen, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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02:48:31 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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02:55:44 PM |
Mr. Trevor Steen,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Dawn Fritz,
representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill. Emily Stout,
representing Rocky Mountain Equality, testified in opposition to the bill.
Ms. Kara Allison, representing JEDI Advocacy Council, testified in opposition
to the bill. Dr. Jax Gonzalez, representing One Colorado, testified in
opposition to the bill.
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03:09:22 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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03:16:20 PM |
Mr. Jason Zook, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Heidi Brooker, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Steven Broman, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Catherine Wheeler, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:25:45 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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03:33:11 PM |
Ms. Kristy Neeley,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jody Nickerson,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lloyd Benes,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Brittany Vessely,
representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the
bill. Dr. Roy Eappen, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill.
A handout was
provided to the committee (Attachment G).
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03:45:42 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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03:47:27 PM |
Dr. Jane Anderson,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Nancy Eason, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Donna LaBelle, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Colleen Enos, representing
Christian Home Educators of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Judy Papenfuss, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill.
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03:59:50 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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04:04:56 PM |
Ms. Laura Haynes,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. LaurelAnne
Flahive, representing Pikes Peak Citizens for Life, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Alix Farley, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill.
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04:14:38 PM |
Haley Thompson, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Sven Scharpen, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Stefanie Severance, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kari Kasun, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment H).
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04:24:48 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
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04:27:53 PM |
The primary bill sponsor provided closing comments on the bill.
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04:39:05 PM |
Members of the committee provided closing comments on the bill.
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04:48:02 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1253 to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Bradley |
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| Seconded |
DeGraaf |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Bradley |
Yes |
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DeGraaf |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Feret |
No |
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Garcia Sander |
Yes |
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Gilchrist |
No |
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Hamrick |
No |
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McCormick |
No |
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Rydin |
No |
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Stewart K. |
No |
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Lieder |
No |
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Brown |
No |
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YES: 5 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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04:49:04 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 25-1253 indefinitely. |
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| Moved |
Lieder |
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| Seconded |
Feret |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Bradley |
No |
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DeGraaf |
No |
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English |
No |
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Feret |
Yes |
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Garcia Sander |
No |
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Gilchrist |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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McCormick |
Yes |
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Rydin |
Yes |
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Stewart K. |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Brown |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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