The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives English and Bradfield, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1008, concerning measures to incentivize jails to provide complementary behavioral health services to persons held in custody.

Representative English explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Bradfield provided further input on the merits of the bill.

Nick Wells, representing The Phoenix/Redemption Road Fitness Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, made himself available to answer questions. Dr. Libby Stuyt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to questions about training costs associated with the programming outlined in the bill and related fiscal impacts. Committee discussion ensued about the treatment provider workforce pool.  Further questions were raised about motivational enhancement therapy. Additional inquiries were raised about the types of treatment within the bill's scope.

No amendments were offered to HB 25-1008. Representatives English and Bradfield provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various members provided their positions on the bill.