EA81666F1B1DBF2087258ADF006BE035 Hearing Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Mabrey and Garcia, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-119, concerning classifying the death of a parent as abandonment in determinations of vulnerable youth. Representative Mabrey explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.

Ashley Harrington, representing Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley Chase, representing Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill.

Melanie Jordan, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

No amendments were offered to SB 24-119. Representatives Garcia and Mabrey provided closing remarks in support of the bill.