Representative Soper introduced House Bill 20-1148, concerning offenses against deceased human bodies. The bill increases the criminal penalty from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony for offenses committed against a deceased human body. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Debra Schum, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.  She presented remotely from Colorado Mesa University - Grand Junction (CMU GJ).

Judy Cressler, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU GJ.

Ann Holland, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She testified remotely from CMU GJ.

Joy Christian, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU GJ.

Sharon Anable, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU GJ.

Chrissy Hartman, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU GJ.

Wanda Sessions, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU GJ.

Erin Smith, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.  She presented her testimony remotely from Colorado Mesa University - Montrose (CMU Montrose).

Charlotte Schendel, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU Montrose.

Rick Neuendorf, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He presented his testimony remotely from CMU Montrose.

Kristine Burggraf, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU Montrose.

Alena Holloman, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU Montrose.

Jean Hewlett, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill. She presented her testimony remotely from CMU Montrose.

Lance Borne, Delta County Coroner, spoke in favor of the bill. He presented his testimony remotely from CMU Montrose.

Kathy Oatis, Colorado Coroners Association, spoke in favor of the bill.

Timothy Lane, Colorado District Attorney Association, made himself available for questions.

Representative Soper responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Lane responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Soper made closing comments on the merits of the bill.