Representative Keltie introduced House Bill 26-1245: Theft by Contractor. The bill adds inappropriate use of advance funds by contractors to the elements of the crime of theft, and requires certain disclosures by contractors to customers. The bill sponsor answered questions from the committee.

Dr. Carolyn A. Brent, representing Caregivers Story & Grandparent's Dream, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Vincent Sapp, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Marissa Williams, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Shannon Johnson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Ashtin Gamblin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists answered questions from the committee.

Written testimony submitted to the committee may be found in Attachment A.

Representative Keltie and members of the committee offered closing comments on the bill.