Ms. Sunny Banka, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Karen Esquibel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Desiree Banka-Rothenberger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Sarah Windholz, representing Colorado Housing Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Banka responded to questions regarding how HB 25-1104 would have impacted a fact pattern she she described during testimony.  Discussion ensued regarding laws currently in place prohibiting the acts described during testimony, and trends for certain statistics that might be associated with squatting.  Discussion followed regarding the outcome of cases described during testimony.

Ms. Paige Haderlie, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Post, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jay Berger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Post responded to questions regarding his experiences as a police officer with respect to squatting.

Andrew Hamrick, representing Colorado Apartment Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Hamrick cited some figures regarding the housing rental market in Colorado, and the timeline for initiating the eviction process. Mr. Hamrick responded to further questions regarding what constitutes a squatter, and addressing the problem civilly versus criminally. Discussion returned to police treatment of alleged squatters.

Ms. Kinsey Hasstedt, representing Enterprise Community Partners, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrew West, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in opposition to the bill. Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to the bill. James Karbach, representing Colo. St. Pub. Defender, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Shannon Johnson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Annette Mitchell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding eviction under current criminal law, and various crimes that implicate activities by so-called squatters.  Discussion followed regarding how to reduce problems that drive squatting.

Representative Keltie provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1104. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.