LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6228 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 14, 2022
BILL NUMBER: HB 1021 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Horse Racing Veterinarians.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Cherry BILL STATUS: CR Adopted - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Leising
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill amends the definition of "veterinarian" to allow a veterinary practitioner
who: (1) holds a special permit issued by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; or (2) is exempt from
licensing and special permit requirements and is appointed by the Horse Racing Commission; to take or
supervise the taking of biological samples from race horses.
Effective Date: July 1, 2022.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill broadens the definition of veterinarian for the purposes of
taking or supervising the taking of biological samples from race horses. Any change in workload for the
Horse Racing Commission, Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, and Professional Licensing Agency
as a result of the bill would likely be minimal.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Horse Racing Commission; Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;
Professional Licensing Agency.
Local Agencies Affected:
HB 1021 1 Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Seth Payton, 317-233-3546.
HB 1021 2