EEC6473E61C12859872587FB0078C128 Hearing Summary

Representative Michaelson Jenet, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1221, concerning the creation of the County Coroner and Mortuary Mental Health and Wellness Program. The bill creates the County Coroner and Mortuary Mental Health and Wellness Program in the Behavioral Health Administration to provide mental health services to county coroner offices, funeral directors, and mortuary science practitioners where existing health insurance plans do not include coverage.

Representative Michaelson Jenet responded to question from the committee.

Ian Harwick, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Coroner Jill Romann, representingthe  Douglas County Coroner's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Annette Cannon, representing the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Ortiz, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members commented on the testimony. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment J).

Representative Michaelson Jenet made concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet made additional comments about the bill.  Committee members further discussed the bill.