CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-190
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 22, 2025
Location HCR 0107
SB25-190 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment E |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/08C552B291ACC56A87258C8B006B495F/$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment F |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/A39B38C066ADD24B87258C8B006B5951/$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment G |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/1F78A48FDE6188B487258C8B006B6A11/$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement
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08:02:42 PM |
Representatives Bacon
and Soper, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-190. The bill allows
a defendant released on bail to stay overnight in jail to facilitate a
connection to a service provider, and makes changes to special needs parole
within the Department of Corrections. Representative Bacon explained the
effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Soper provided
additional input on the merits of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding
the potential for those who are eligible for compassionate release to present
a danger to others, and options for family members who are eligible for
compassionate release. Discussion followed regarding a hypothetical fact
pattern, and disclosures required of former felons. |
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08:47:45 PM |
Dr. Kim Cullen, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Stephanie Frisinger,
representing Maxted Law, testified in support of the bill. Jack Johnson,
representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Jill Allen, representing Office of the Colorado State Public
Defender, testified in support of the bill. Melanie Jordan, representing
Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.
Discussion ensued
regarding a provision in the bill concerning liability and health care
providers, and how compassionate parole is orchestrated.
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09:09:37 PM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment E. Representative Soper explained the effect
of amendment L.004 (Attachment F).
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09:10:03 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F) |
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Soper |
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| Seconded |
Bacon |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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09:10:31 PM |
Representative Soper
distributed amendment L.007 (Attachment G). |
09:11:07 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment G) |
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| Moved |
Soper |
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| Seconded |
Bacon |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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09:11:09 PM |
Representatives Bacon
and Soper provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-190. Representative
Carter provided his position on the bill. |
09:21:02 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 25-190, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Soper |
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| Seconded |
Bacon |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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