LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6380 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 11, 2023
BILL NUMBER: HB 1126 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Funding of Lactation Rooms in Public Buildings.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Summers BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill establishes a grant program to promote the installation of lactation rooms
in public buildings. It requires the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to
administer the grant program. It also authorizes public agencies to apply for grants. It appropriates $5 M to
the IHCDA for deposit in the grant fund.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill establishes a grant program and the nonreverting Lactation
Room Grant Fund to promote the installation of lactation rooms in public buildings. The bill makes a $5 M
appropriation to the fund from the state General Fund for FY 2025. The bill requires the Indiana Housing
and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to administer the program. The IHCDA will be
responsible for determining the standards for awarding grants, will provide public information regarding the
program, and will create and regulate the applications for the grant program. As of December 2023, the
Community Development Division of IHCDA had 22 filled positions and 1 vacancy. The IHCDA will need
to hire an additional staff member to administer the program. The total cost for salary and benefits is
estimated at $92,000.
The bill applies to all state agencies, state educational institutions, and bodies corporate and politic created
by statute. The bill does not apply to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: The bill applies to counties, municipalities, townships, school
HB 1126 1 corporations, certain conservancy districts, fire protection districts, departments of aviation, and airport
authorities. These entities would be able to apply for grant funding as provided under the bill.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana House and Community Development Authority; All state agencies except
for the Indiana Department of Transportation; State educational institutions.
Local Agencies Affected: Counties; Municipalities; Townships; School corporations; Conservancy districts;
Fire protection districts; Departments of aviation; Airport authorities.
Information Sources: Jacob Sipe, IHCDA; State Staffing Table, December 2023.
Fiscal Analyst: Jasmine Noel, 317-234-1360.
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