AA93921BD437DE5887258B01005B9C77 Hearing Summary

Representatives Weissman and Soper, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-189, concerning gender-related changes to crimes that involve bias. Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Soper provided additional input on the merits of the bill.  Public comment on SB 24-189 may be found at Attachment C.

Anaya Robinson, representing ACLU of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Jefferey Riester, representing Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jessica Dotter, representing Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Shannon Johnson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.003 (Attachment D), and potential criminal charges under current law as compared to under SB 24-189.

The committee discussed amendment L.003.

Representatives Soper and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of SB 24-189. Representative Armagost weighed in on the bill.