LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6794 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 20, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1106 BILL AMENDED: Jan 29, 2024
SUBJECT: Regulated Amusement Devices.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Culp BILL STATUS: CR Adopted - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Byrne
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall not
inspect and operating permits are not required for certain regulated amusement devices. It provides that the
DHS may perform an inspection of an exempted regulated amusement device only if a valid complaint or
incident is reported to the DHS concerning the regulated amusement device.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill would reduce the workload for the Fire Prevention and
Building Safety Commission to issue permits and perform on-site safety inspections for barrel trains pulled
by a garden tractor and regulated amusement devices exempted from operating permit and inspection
requirements by administrative rule. Revenue from the Fire and Building Services Fund is used to fund
operations of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission at the DHS.
Additional Information - In 2022, DHS reported that amusement ride inspectors complete 1,936 amusement
ride inspections in the state. These include inspections at fairgrounds, theme parks, indoor amusement parks,
and ski lodges. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture reports that there are nearly 300 agritourism
destinations in Indiana.
Explanation of State Revenues: The bill would reduce revenue to the Fire and Building Services Fund
from annual inspection and permit fees for regulated amusement devices. Annual inspection fees under
current law and regulation are $144 for a regulated amusement devise and annual amusement and
entertainment permits. Inspection fees range from $99 to $272 depending on occupant load.
HB 1106 1 Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Homeland Security.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: 675 IAC 12-3-8; 675 IAC 23-1-63; DHS. Elevators and Amusement Rides.
https://www.in.gov/dhs/fire-and-building-safety/elevators-and-amusement-rides/; Indiana State Department
of Agriculture. Agritoursim in Indiana. https://www.in.gov/isda/programs-and-initiatives/agritourism/;
Fiscal Analyst: Camille Tesch, 317-232-5293.
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