85D2F1CFAE771C82872586B00072D792 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee returned to order. Representative Lynch, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1182, concerning law enforcement's acquisition of location information of a missing child's telecommunications device in an emergency situation.  Representative Lynch explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Lynch responded to questions regarding why current law is not sufficient for allowing the tracking of vulnerable children.

No one testified regarding HB 21-1182, and no amendments were offered to the bill. Representative Lynch provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the legislation.

Tim Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, made himself available to respond to questions on HB 21-1182. Mr. Lane discussed the potential for any evidence gathered under the bill to be inadmissible in court. Discussion ensued regarding this issue.

The committee recessed.

The committee returned to order. Representative Lynch requested that the bill be postponed indefinitely.