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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-304
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date May 3, 2025
Location HCR 0107
SB25-304 - Referred to House Appropriations
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03:05:23 PM |
Representatives Froelich
and Wilford, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-304. The bill creates
a board in the Department of Law regarding forensic medical evidence and
sexual assault kits, and establishes other requirements regarding sexual
assault kits. Representative Froelich explained the effect of the bill
and discussed its need. Representative Froelich also discussed the bill
in context of current law. Representative Wilford discussed the merits
of the legislation. Representatives Froelich and Wilford responded to questions
regarding the systems involved in tracking rape kits. Discussion ensued
regarding the fiscal impact of SB 25-304. |
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03:18:13 PM |
Elizabeth Newman,
representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in
support of the bill. Kelsey Harbert, representing themself, testified to
amend the bill. |
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03:24:32 PM |
No amendments were
offered to SB 25-304. Representatives Froelich and Wilford provided closing
remarks in support of the bill. |
03:29:12 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 25-304 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Espenoza |
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Clifford |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Excused |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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