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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1188
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 30, 2025
Location Old Supreme Court
HB25-1188 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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11:51:40 AM |
Senator Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1188 which makes changes to the reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect. The bill specifies that child abuse or neglect must not be based on a parentâs or childâs indigence, unavailability of accessible services, unhoused status, or disability. It also modifies requirements for mandatory reporters, |
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11:54:19 AM |
Ashley Chase, representing Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill. Stephanie Villafuerte, representing Child Protection Ombudsman's Office, testified in support of the bill. Melanie Jordan, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill. April Jenkins, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, was available to answer committee questions. |
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12:06:04 PM |
The primary bill sponsor provided closing remarks. |
12:06:46 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1188 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Bright |
No |
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Carson |
No |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Frizell |
No |
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Jodeh |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Michaelson Jenet |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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