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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1013

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 5, 2025       Location HCR 0107

HB25-1013 - Referred to House Appropriations
01:36:27 PM  
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives English and Bacon, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1013, concerning social visitation rights for a person confined in a correctional facility.  Representative English explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Bacon provided further input on the merits of the legislation. Representative Bacon responded to questions regarding laws in other states similar to HB 25-1013, and the position of the Department of Corrections on the bill. Representative Bacon responded to further questions about the potential impact of the bill on prison safety and security. Discussion ensued regarding the bill's potential impact on recidivism.
01:53:16 PM  
Stephanie McGuffie, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. David Maxted, representing Maxted Law, testified in support of HB 25-1013. Eric Nelson, representing Together Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Lauren Smith, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Maxted responded to questions regarding the potential for HB 25-1013 to generate litigation.  Ms. McGuffie responded to questions regarding her Department of Corrections visitation experiences.
02:10:21 PM  
Ms. Adrienne Sanchez, representing Colorado Department of Corrections, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Eddie Caley, representing Colorado Department of Corrections, was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Dave Lisac, representing Department of Corrections, was available to answer committee questions.

Ms. Sanchez responded to questions regarding the ramifications of creating a right to visitation, and the impact of the bill on security levels in prison.  Ms. Sanchez responded to further questions regarding potential litigation with the passage of HB 25-1013, and the fiscal impact of the bill.  Aaron Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, provided input on the bill's fiscal impact.
02:37:51 PM  
Darius Taylor, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Tracie Jones, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sarah Staudt, representing Prison Policy Initiative, testified in support of the bill.
02:50:33 PM  
Kala Roquemore, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Deborah Richardson, representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jamie Ray, representing Korey Wise Innocence Project, testified in support of the bill. Natalie Baddour, representing Fully Liberated Youth, testified in support of the bill. Evonne Carrol, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:07:26 PM  
Ms. Sophie Shea, representing Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. George Yates, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Sharon Bridgeforth, representing Together Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Travis Taylor, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the importance of family visits to behavior within correctional facilities.
03:29:49 PM  
Ms. Beth Stone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Justyna Madenska, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Sara Reasoner, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Stacey Kirk, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Reasoner responded to questions regarding a specific visitation timeline in HB 25-1013.
03:47:43 PM  
Sarah Beaudoin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Crystal Sanchez, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Phillip Roybal, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Juaquin Cano, representing Fully Liberated Youth, testified in support of the bill. LouAnb Montoya, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Charlotte Weaver, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
04:08:23 PM  
Rachel Chambers, representing Legislation Inside, testified in support of the bill. Terrina Flora, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
04:15:28 PM  
No amendments were offered to HB 25-1013. Representatives English and Bacon provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

04:35:51 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1013 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bacon
Seconded Carter
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS