A6C801FF086D6E6787258AED005CE750 Hearing Summary

Senators Kolker and Kirkmeyer, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1046 which requires that reports of child abuse include any evidence of domestic violence, the child abuse hotline have a disclaimer that calls are recorded, and the Child Protection Ombudsman (OCPO) audit the Colorado family safety assessment and the Colorado family risk assessment. The OCPO must report the results of the audit by March 1, 2026.

Katie First, representing Colorado Counties inc, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Kathleen Melendy, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. April Jenkins, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, was available to answer committee questions.

Mr. Matthew Server, representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.

Senator Kirkmeyer provided closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members provided closing remarks.