500F50C2C949B94487258ACA0062B3C8 Hearing Summary

Senator Ginal and Senator B. Pelton, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1048. The bill establishes a framework for the delivery of veterinary services through telemedicine and requires the Department of Regulatory Agencies to promulgate rules. Senator Ginal responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Ali Mickelson, representing Animal Welfare Association of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Brittany Benesi, representing American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, testified in opposition to the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Committee discussion continued with the panel of witnesses.

Dr. William French, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kelly Walsh, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kalinda Gupta, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jennifer Bolser, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Dr. Kayla Henderson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Curtis Crawford, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Garrett, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Crawford and Dr. Henderson responded to questions from the committee.

Dr. Jo Myers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Senators B. Pelton and Ginal wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.