DD18BD29D97753A6872583EC00052F5D Hearing Summary

Senator Pettersen, co-prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1287 to the committee.  The bill enacts several initiatives to improve access to behavioral health care and substance use disorder treatment services, including the development of a web-based behavioral health capacity tracking system, establishment of a care navigation program, and creation of a capacity building grant program.

Senator Pettersen responded to committee questions.

Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Frank Cornelia, representing Colorado Behavioral Health Council, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Cornelia and Ms. Snyder responded to committee questions.

Senator Pettersen made concluding remarks.  Committee members commented on the bill.

Senator Gonzales recessed the committee.

The committee came back to order.