F40C5D0F8EBD15178725828100764F5E Hearing Summary

Senators Martinez-Humenik and Moreno introduced House Bill 18-1094, concerning youth mental health treatment. The bill extends the Child Mental Health Treatment Act indefinitely.

Ellen Stern, Children's Hospital Colorado, distributed a letter to the committee and spoke in favor of the bill (Attachment G).

Michael Choy, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.  He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment H).

Andrew Babor, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Stern responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Williams responded questions from the committee.

Mr. Babor responded to questions from the committee.

Cristen Bates, CDHS, responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Martinez-Humenik made closing comments on the merits of the bill.  She responded to questions from the committee.