LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6341 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 11, 2023
BILL NUMBER: HB 1071 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Exceptions to Required Immunizations.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Cash BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that a person may not be required to receive an immunization
if:
(1) the entity requiring an immunization has certain documentation that the person received the
immunization required by the entity;
(2) the immunization is medically contraindicated;
(3) receiving the immunization is against the person's religious belief; or
(4) the person refuses to permit the immunization after being fully informed of the health risks.
It makes conforming amendments.
Effective Date: Upon passage.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) may need to update policies
and procedures regarding immunization requirements. This is within the IDOH’s routine administrative
functions and should be able to be implemented with no additional appropriations, assuming near customary
agency staffing and resource levels. [The IDOH’s administrative expenditures are currently paid from the
Tobacco Master Settlement Fund, a dedicated fund.]
State educational institutions may need to update their policies and procedures regarding immunization
requirements. This is within a their routine administrative functions.
Explanation of State Revenues:
HB 1071 1 Explanation of Local Expenditures: School corporations may need to update their policies and procedures
regarding immunization requirements. This is within their routine administrative functions.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana Department of Health; State educational institutions.
Local Agencies Affected: School corporations.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Jasmine Noel, 317-234-1360.
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