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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-116

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 22, 2025       Location HCR 0107

SB25-116 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
07:27:01 PM  
Representative Armagost and Majority Leader Duran introduced Senate Bill 25-116. The bill extends the disclosure period for protection orders in dissolution of marriage and legal separation cases from two to five years, and requires courts to consider various forms of abuse when making spousal maintenance decisions.
07:27:21 PM  
Helen Moosbrugger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Aimee Jensen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony may be found in Attachment D.

Ms. Sutton responded to questions regarding notifications required under the bill, and certain definitions in the reengrossed version of SB 25-116. Discussion ensued regarding the basis for a five-year "look back" period under the bill, and the utility of protection orders in divorce proceedings. Ms. Sutton responded to further questions regarding the operation of protection orders.
07:55:03 PM  
No amendments were offered to SB 25-116. Representatives Armagost and Duran provided closing remarks in support of the bill.

07:58:48 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-116 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Armagost
Seconded Clifford
Armagost Yes
Bacon Yes
Caldwell Excused
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie Yes
Soper Yes
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS