Senator Cutter, primary bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 26-1040, which repeals the processes for the sterilization of an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), makes conforming changes, and prohibits the sterilization of an individual with IDD against their will, unless the person is incapable of making decisions and there is an imminent threat to life or health.

Ms. Molly Kirkham, representing The Arc of Co, testified in support of the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Nathan Fisher, representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill. Erin Wester, representing Co Department of Human Services, was available to answer committee questions. Dr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Melanie Jordan, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment E).

Senator Cutter explained amendment L.006 (Attachment F).

The primary bill sponsor provided closing remarks.