A652D61283A6C9368725895E0071AE1D Hearing Summary

Representatives Joseph and Weinberg, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1157, concerning the Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act."  Representative Joseph explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Weinberg provided additional information on the merits of the bill.  Committee members received two fact sheets supporting the bill (Attachment A).

Katie Smith, representing herself, testified on the bill from an "amend" perspective. Ms. Smith responded to questions regarding the impact of her proposed amendments on charitable groups who assume custody of a child.

Ms Anne McGihon, representing the Colorado Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of the bill. Libby Snyder, representing Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of the bill. Korey Elger, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Ms. McGihon responded to questions regarding the stakeholder process in crafting HB 23-1157.

Representatives Wienberg and Joseph explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B).

Representative Joseph and Weinberg provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1157. Discussion ensued regarding the Uniform Law Commission.