LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6536 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 16, 2021
BILL NUMBER: HB 1024 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Classifying Coroners as First Responders.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Saunders BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill adds coroners, deputy coroners, and medicolegal death investigators to
the list of designated Indiana first responders.
Effective Date: July 1, 2022.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: This bill could increase costs for counties as corners, deputy corners,
and medicolegal death investigators are county level employees. Additionally, a majority of first responder
regulations are managed at the county level. The costs will depend on requirements for first responder
training, whether counties pay for training, and certification or licensure requirements.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: Counties.
Information Sources: Department of Homeland Security
Fiscal Analyst: Matthew Leahy, 317-234-9485.
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