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DB1494FBC09536AF87258C1900761231 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1058

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Jan 21, 2025      
Location HCR 0107



HB25-1058 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:29:42 PM  
Representatives Bradfield
and English, sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1058, concerning modifications
to the affirmative defense of not guilty by reasons of insanity. Representative
Bradfield explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
English provided further explanation of the bill, and discussed the bill's
merits.
02:40:38 PM  

Shelby Ross, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions raised during earlier discussion. Discussion ensued regarding how certain language is arranged within the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of HB 25-1058. He responded to questions raised during earlier discussion. James Karbach, representing the Office of State Public Defender, testified on the bill. Samantha Garrett, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.



Dr. Katherine Reis, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, and Brad Turner, representing Colorado District Attorney’s Council, were available to answer committee questions.



The panel responded to questions regarding forthcoming amendment L.001 (Attachment A). Discussion returned to circumstances that impacted the drafting of HB 25-1058, and the movement of certain language in statute by the bill.



Committee members asked questions about logistics surrounding an insanity defense evaluation.
03:09:26 PM  
Representative Bradfield
explained the effect of Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).


03:11:16 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A)
Moved Bradfield
Seconded Mabrey
Armagost
Bacon
Bradfield
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:11:18 PM  
Representatives Bradfield
and English provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1058. Committee
members weighed in on the bill.


03:14:48 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1058, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Bradfield
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Excused
Keltie Yes
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS