FA8F31E4773030D1872586D9006B865D Hearing Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Herod, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-193, concerning the protection of a pregnant person's rights during the prenatal period. Representative Herod explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.

Indra Lusero, representing Elephant Circle, testified in support of SB 21-193.

Katherine Reilly, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Lizzy Hinkley, representing the ACLU, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Lusero responded to questions regarding the impact of the bill on Caesarian births. Discussion ensued regarding due process issues, and the scope of the bill in terms of who will be impacted by it. Discussion followed regarding certain jurisprudence invoked by the bill.

Kristina Fedran, representing herself, testified in support of SB 21-193.

Vita Malama, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Nelia Borden, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jen Anderson-Tarver, representing Elephant Circle, testified in support of the bill.

Christina Yebuah, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

The committee returned to order. Representative Herod explained the effect of amendment L.014 (Attachment A).

Representative Herod explained the effect of amendment L.015 (Attachment B). Representative Herod responded to questions regarding other pending legislation related to SB 21-193.

Representative Herod explained the effect of amendment L.016 (Attachment C).