H_ED_2024A 02/22/2024 01:31:14 PM Committee Summary

Mr. Adam Diersing, representing The Council of State Governments, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Rasheeda Ouedraogo, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kaitlyn Tollefson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Colleen O'Neil, representing the Colorado Department of Education, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors gave some closing remarks.

Minority Leader Pugliese and Rep. Amabile introduced House Bill 24-1136. The bill requires the creation of a resource bank related to the mental health impacts of social media use, and that social media platforms display a pop-up warning to users under 18 who are on the platform for certain lengths of time. The sponsors answered several committee questions.

Mr. Bill Hamaker, representing the American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Matthew Server, representing the Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Sandra Fritsch, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Mattiucci, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Amaya Garcia White Buffalo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Emma Nicotra, representing Colorado Youth Congress, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Girard Kelly, representing Common Sense Media, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Melina Collier, representing Colorado Youth Congress, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.