50F6C408A32CFA1B8725852200713471 Hearing Summary

Senator Danielson, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 20-165. This bill renames Section 24-34-805, C.R.S., which concerns family preservation safeguards for families that include a parent with a disability, as the "Carrie Ann Lucas Parental Rights for People with Disabilities Act." Committee discussion followed.

Dan Burke, National Federation of the Blind (NFB), testified in support of the bill.

Jenn Purrington, Colorado Bar Association and Disability Law, testified in support of the bill.

Amy Robertson, Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, testified in support of the bill.

Anaya Robinson, Association of Colorado Centers for Indendent Living, testified in support of the bill.

Melissa Thompson, Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Danielson read a letter from Scott LaBarre, NFB (Attachment B).  Senator Danielson made closing comments.