CD3B3FF4AF5DC87187258695006E597D Hearing Summary

Representative Bradfield presented House Bill 21-1074 The bill establishes civil immunity for entities (defined as individual, corporation, government, educational institution, religious organization, business, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association or other legal entity) for any act or omission that results in exposure, loss, damage, injury, or death arising from COVID-19 if the entity attempts in good faith to comply with all applicable state and local guidelines.

Mark Elliot, representing the Workers Compensation Education Association, Dennis Valentine, representing AARP Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Valentine answered questions from the committee. Nancy Eason, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Melissa Atchley, representing herself, Samantha Scarborough, representing CWA, and Raina Cornell, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dennis Dougherty, representing AFL-CIO, testified in opposition to the bill. Representative Bradfield read Tony Gagliardi's written testimony in support of the bill.