D946DC6A1187C5218725882A007000F5 Hearing Summary

Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1373, concerning prohibiting courts from ordering juveniles to pay restitution to insurance companies.  Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez responded to questions regarding prioritizing victims as recipients of restitution of insurance companies, rather than prohibiting restitution from juvenile offenders to insurance companies entirely. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez responded to questions regarding the need for a safety clause in the bill, and the age of the population impacted by the bill.

Andrea Rabold, representing Mirror Image Arts, testified in support of HB 22-1373. Mitch Marquez, representing Mirror Image Arts, read the testimony of Sean Pollock in support of the bill. Charlotte Goodenow, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Kiana English, representing Mirror Image Arts, read the testimony of Seth Larhode in support of the bill. Ashley Ratliff, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the charges involved in Sean Pollock's case.

Juaqin Cano, representing Fully Liberated Youth, testified in support of HB 22-1373.

Maya Chandler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Phillip Roybal, Representing Colorado Circles for Change, testified in support of the bill.

Kethleen McGoey, representing Kathleen McGoey and Associates, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Elise Logemann, representing the ACLU, testified in support of the bill.

No amendments were offered to HB 22-1373. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members discussed the legislation.