Date: 03/17/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1220

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion p
Refer House Bill 15-1220, as amended, to the Commi		Pass Without Objection
PASS



01:34 PM -- HB 15-1220

Representative Danielson and Representative Ryden introduced House Bill 15-1220. The bill requires institutions of higher education to create a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that meets specified criteria with at least one nearby medical facility that has specialized personnel for providing sexual assault examinations. Public institutions of higher education are required to renew or revise the MOU every three years. The bill also requires institutions of higher education to post easily accessible information on the institution's website concerning where a sexual assault examination may be obtained and have a sexual assault training and response policy that includes training for staff, a referral plan to connect a student victim to appropriate victim advocates, and a transportation plan. Representative Danielson explained that many schools already provide the services required the bill. Representative Danielson distributed and explained a strike-below amendment, L.002 (Attachment A), and explained the differences between the introduced version of the bill and the strike-below amendment. Representative Danielson responded to questions from the committee regarding federal funding for sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) and the costs and frequency of the training required by the bill. She continued to respond to questions from the committee regarding access to SANE personnel, the services provided by SANE personnel, and the institutions of higher educations that have existing programs to respond to sexual assault.

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02:01 PM -- Karen Moldovan, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. She stated that it is important for institutions of higher education to be prepared to respond to sexual assault. She stated that the bill ensures that the institutions know how to refer victims to personnel with specific training in sexual assault.

02:06 PM -- Kim Nash, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and regarding her experience as SANE nurse. She stated that medical forensic care can help victims deal with the effects of sexual assault. Ms. Nash stated that forensic exams are therapeutic, and patients need guidance regarding their health care options after a sexual assault. She discussed the training available for health professionals regarding sexual assault response. She stated the bill is a first step to addressing sexual assault on college campuses.

02:10 PM -- Sheri Kembel, representing herself and Sexual Assault Response Advocates, spoke regarding her experience as a SANE nurse and in support of the bill. She spoke regarding the importance of directing victims to appropriately trained medical personnel. Ms. Nash discussed her experience providing care to victims of sexual assault, and how the bill will facilitate the provision of information to victims. Ms. Nash responded to questions from the committee.

02:21 PM -- Jessica Frazier, representing herself, spoke regarding her experience as a sexual assault victim advocate and in support of the bill. She stated that it is imperative that individuals providing care to victims of sexual assault be provided with proper training and resources. She spoke regarding the importance of collaboration between medical facilities and on-campus medical clinics.

02:25 PM -- Kim Weeks, representing herself, spoke regarding her experience as a victim of sexual assault and receiving treatment from a SANE nurse. She spoke in support of the bill.

02:28 PM -- Mary Hendricks, representing herself, spoke regarding the lack of disclosure of sexual assaults on college campuses and in support of the bill.

02:33 PM -- Allison Levine, representing herself, spoke regarding her experience as a sexual assault hotline volunteer and in support of the bill.


BILL:HB15-1220
TIME: 02:35:08 PM
MOVED:Danielson
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Singer
VOTE
Danielson
Everett
Ginal
Joshi
Landgraf
Melton
Moreno
Sias
Tyler
Wilson
Windholz
Singer
Primavera
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



02:35 PM

Representative Danielson and Representative Ryden gave concluding remarks regarding the bill. Members of the committee commented on the bill.

BILL:HB15-1220
TIME: 02:39:46 PM
MOVED:Danielson
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1220, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-2.
SECONDED:Singer
VOTE
Danielson
Yes
Everett
No
Ginal
Yes
Joshi
No
Landgraf
Yes
Melton
Yes
Moreno
Yes
Sias
Yes
Tyler
Yes
Wilson
Yes
Windholz
Yes
Singer
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



02:40 PM

The committee recessed briefly.