H_JUD_2022A 02/09/2022 01:35:47 PM Committee Summary

Tamara Pogue, representing
Colorado Counties, Inc., testified on the bill from an amend perspective.
 Ms. Pogue responded to questions regarding her organization's position
were certain amendments to pass.



Steve Reams, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in
support of the bill.



Vincent Atchity, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support
of the bill.



Sheriff Reams responded to questions regarding the number of jails that
have or meet standards in Colorado, and his reasons for supporting the
bill.  Sheriff Reams responded to questions regarding the level of
support for the bill among County Sheriffs of Colorado members.

Written testimony
may be found in Attachment A.

Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of HB 22-1063.

Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Nikolaus Remus, representing the Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, testified on the bill from a neutral position.

Lindsay Christopher, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of HB 22-1082.

Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Hooton explained the effect of L.001.

Representative Bacon explained the effect of amendment L.002. Representative Hooton provided further input on the amendment. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the amendment.

The committee recessed.

The committee returned to order. Representative Woodrow, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1089, concerning a requirement that transportation network companies provide insurance to protect individuals from damages caused by uninsured motorists. Representative Woodrow explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Woodrow responded to questions regarding how riders who hire a rideshare service might claim insurance when in an accident in the rideshare vehicle, and the minimum coverage required under the bill. Discussion ensued on this point.

Eric Faddis, representing the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of HB 22-1089.

Brian Fritts, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Faddis responded to questions regarding the ability of rideshare patrons to be covered for injuries by insurance carried by the rideshare operator or other party in an auto accident, and insurance levels required of rideshares in other states. Mr. Faddis addressed questions raised during earlier discussion about rideshare insurance coverage. Mr. Faddis responded to further questions regarding insurance coverage required of drivers in general, and the effect of certain language in HB 22-1089. Discussion returned to consumer knowledge about insurance coverage when employing a rideshare. Mr. Faddis responded to questions regarding his representation of Mr. Fritts in a lawsuit concerning lack of insurance in a rideshare accident.

Brian Bradford, representing the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of HB 22-1089.

Melisa Teglas, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Teglas responded to questions regarding auto insurance she carries. Discussion ensued regarding whether this helped to cover Ms. Teglas' injuries from a rideshare accident, and other potential insurance coverage sources with respect to this accident.

John Friedburg, representing the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of HB 22-1089.

Charlie Hutchins, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Daugherty explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment G). Discussion ensued regarding what constitutes "primary insurance coverage," and who would carry that insurance.

Representative Woodrow provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1089. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.