1984AAD114CEB6B887258813006CD5C7 Hearing Summary

Senator Kolker, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1214. This bill requires crisis system facilities and programs, including walk-in centers and mobile crisis programs, to meet minimum regulatory standards that include mental health and substance use disorder standards. Additionally, this bill clarifies that mobile crisis services and walk-in center services can be provided to youth without parental or guardian consent.

Ms. Julie Reiskin, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Alli Daley, Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

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

Ms Carol Meredith, The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Tamara Pogue, Summit County Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the witnesses questions.

Mr. Ryan Templeton, Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Templeton responded to questions.

Senator Kolker made closing comments.

Committee members discussed the bill.

Mr. Templeton returned to the table to responded to questions.