C185BB4B285835E7872587EB00790481 Hearing Summary

Richard Martinez, representing the Colorado Psychiatric Society, testified on HB 22-1061 from an "amend" perspective.

Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

James Karbach, representing the Office of the State Public Defender, testified in support of the bill.

Jonathan Culwell, representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jagruti Shah, representing Department of Human Services, responded to questions regarding the costs for committing someone to one of the mental health institutes, and how the bill will impact costs. Aaron Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, provided input on the fiscal impact of HB 22-1061.

David Hoffschneider, representing himself, testified in support of HB 22-1061.

Alexander Hoben, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Longtin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Debra Carlson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the cost to be released when adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity.

Erica Palmer, representing herself, testified in support of HB 22-1061.

Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Simmons, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jacob Rath, representing
himself, testified in support of HB 22-1061.



Michelle Hill, representing Friendly Harbor, testified in support of the
bill.



DaQwon Carey, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony
may be found in Attachment H.

Representatives Amabile and Benavidez provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1061. Various committee members provided their positions on HB 22-1061.