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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-129

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 19, 2025       Location HCR 0107

SB25-129 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:26:53 PM  
The committee was called to order.  A quorum was present.  Representatives Joseph and McCormick, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-129. The bill strengthens protections for legally protected health care activity, including gender-affirming and reproductive health care. Representative Joseph explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative McCormick provided additional input on the merits of the legislation. Representative Joseph responded to questions regarding the impact of the bill on actions taken in other states
03:32:32 PM  
Dr. Roy Eappen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Scott Horak, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Steven Foley, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Foley responded to questions regarding the effect of not putting a physician's name on a prescription
03:46:30 PM  
Lauren Smith, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jax Gonzalez, representing One Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Vanessa Martinez, representing Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR), testified in support of the bill.
03:53:33 PM  
Dr. Patrick Hunter, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Michael Laidlaw, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Arthur de Lorimier, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Bruce Hermann, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Greg Marchand MD FACS FACOG, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Travis Morrell, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
04:13:13 PM  
Ms. Jeany Rush, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Erin Lee, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Sven Scharpen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kristen Muzzy, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Jody Nickerson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:31:56 PM  
Maggie Gomez, representing State Innovation Exchange Action, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Kiera Hatton, representing Cobalt, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Shaunti Meyer, representing Boulder Valley Health Center, testified in support of the bill.
04:40:58 PM  
Dr. Kris Kaliebe, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Kaliebe responded to questions regarding his testimony, and self-harm. Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.
04:56:36 PM  
Representative Joseph explained the effect of amendment L.006 (Attachment B). Representative McCormick responded to questions about the amendment.

04:58:59 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B)
Moved Espenoza
Seconded Garcia
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Soper
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:00:22 PM  
Representative Joseph explained the effect of amendment L.009 (Attachment C).  Shelby Ross, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions about a certain grammar issue impacted by the amendment.

05:07:52 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment C)
Moved Carter
Seconded Garcia
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Soper
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:09:11 PM  
Representative Joseph provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-129. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

05:22:27 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-129, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Carter
Seconded Zokaie
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS