Senator Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1017 which codifies federal law and legal precedent in state statute and requires the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office in the Department of Labor and Employment to create a community integration plan for serving individuals with disabilities.

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Kristina Ericson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Molly Kirkham, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Carson Covey, representing Family Voices Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Patti Micklin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Rachel Entrican, representing Colorado Health Care Policy and Financing Department, testified to amend the bill. Amy Ferrin, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified to amend the bill.

Hillary Jorgensen, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Vincent Egan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Craig Towler, representing Center for People With Disabilities, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Rochelle Mitchell, representing Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment C).

The primary bill sponsor provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.