FDBBC63E6340F67A8725823500732A7C Hearing Summary

Representatives Coleman and Catlin, co-prime sponsors, explained Senate Bill 18-050 to the committee.  The bill allows a parent to surrender an infant 72-hours or younger at a community clinic emergency center.  Representatives Coleman and and Catlin distribuuted handouts [Attachments A and B].  Representatives Coleman and Catlin responded to committee questions concerning parental rights, informing the public, emergency facilities, other state's laws, and the 72-hour limitation.  Committee discussion ensued.

Jim Cole, representing University of Colorado Health, testified in support of the bill.

Daniela Fawcett, representing herself, testified in opposision to the bill. 

Amber Burkhart, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill. 

Randy Kuykendall, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in a nuetral capacity to the bill.  Mr. Kuykendall responded to committee questions. 

Alexandra Lessem, representing herself, answered previous questions on the bill.

Representative Ginal closed witness testimony.

Representative Coleman explained amendment L.004 [Attachment A].

Representatives Coleman and Catlin made closing remarks.