The bill known as "Candace's Law" cleared its first hurdle at the state capitol Monday. Rep. Debbie Stafford uses a blanket to demonstrate her concerns about rebirthing therapy The bill would ban the controversial therapeutic practice known as rebirthing. A session of rebirthing therapy resulted in the death of 10-year-old Candace Newmaker at an Evergreen clinic last year. The bill was debated and passed by a House committee Monday. The leading opponent is the bill's sponsor, Rep. Debbie Stafford of Aurora. "The way the therapy was done with Candace Newmaker was she was wrapped in sheet, flannel sheet, and it was actually tied at the top," Stafford said. "So the entire body was enclosed. And I'm very concerned about this type of therapy because there's no way to monitor the physical body." Previous Stories:

• February 06, 2001: Birth Mother Grieves For Daughter Killed In Therapy Incident
• January 10, 2001: Fatal 'Rebirthing' Video To Be Released