Senators Pelton B and Wallace, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 26-1009. The bill requires peace officers to conduct a lethality assessment when responding to a domestic violence incident, the Attorney General to develop mandatory training, and peace officers to provide victim referrals.

Committee discussion followed about changes made in the House.

Ms. Andrea Bradbury, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Jennifer Roger-Flynn, representing the Lone Tree Police Department, testified to amend the bill. Kim Messina, representing the Brighton Police Department, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Drew Hogan, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Adam Eggleston, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

Committee members asked questions about current practices and working with community advocates.

Nancy Lewis, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

David Karnes, representing Violence-Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. ReJeania Downing, representing Violence-Free Colorado and the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, testified in support of the bill. Shana Epler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Angela Rodriguez, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about survivor interactions with community based advocates, law enforcement, and confidentiality.

Mr. Jonathan Singer, representing the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Keisha Sarpong, representing the Rose Andom Center, testified in support of the bill. Pat Rottschaefer, representing themself, testified in support of the bill and distributed handouts (Attachment B). Monycka Snowbird, representing Sweetgrass Advocacy, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill. Heather Marcy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Erin Myrent, representing Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Teddy McCullough, representing Colorado Intertribal Policy Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Community members inquired about conflicts of interest.

Mx. Ted D'Agostino, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony about the bill is in Attachment C.