63059BB534C7C1D98725850E007FA350 Hearing Summary

Representative Michaelson Jenet, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1270. This bill allows a medical or a mental health professional to provide services for a behavioral health disorder to a child under the age of 15, as long as one parent or legal guardian gives consent.  It does not apply when parental consent is not required for treatment.  

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsor continued to respond to questions from the committee.

Valerie Schlecht, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet, introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment G).

The bill sponsor responded to questions about the amendment.

Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee about the amendment. The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee about the amendment.

Representative Michaelson Jenet made closing comments on the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.