LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6746 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 28, 2023
BILL NUMBER: HB 1155 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Right to Repair.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Greene BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires a manufacturer of a piece of agricultural equipment that is sold
in Indiana, subject to certain exceptions, to:
(1) provide to an independent service provider or owner of the agricultural equipment any service
documentation the manufacturer provides to its authorized service providers; and
(2) make available for purchase, upon reasonable terms, any part or tool the manufacturer provides
to its authorized service providers.
It provides that a violation of the requirements is: (1) actionable by the Attorney General; and (2) subject to
the remedies and penalties that apply to a deceptive consumer sales practice.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Deceptive Acts: This bill adds to the list of unfair and deceptive acts
that are actionable by the Attorney General (AG). To the extent the AG enforces provisions of this bill,
agency workload would increase to investigate and potentially prosecute allegations. Increases in AG
workload are expected to be accomplished within existing resource and funding levels.
Explanation of State Revenues: Deceptive Acts: Unfair and deceptive acts discovered by the AG carry a
maximum $5,000 civil penalty for each violation, which is deposited in the General Fund. If this bill
increases the number of unfair and deceptive acts discovered in the state, revenue to the General Fund will
increase from civil penalties paid by violators. Actual increases in revenue are unknown but expected to be
small.
HB 1155 1 Court Fee Revenue: If additional civil cases occur and court fees are collected, revenue to the state General
Fund will increase. The total revenue per case would range between $100 and $122. The amount deposited
will vary depending on whether the case is filed in a court of record or a municipal court. The following
linked document describes the fees and distribution of the revenue: Court fees imposed in civil, probate, and
small claims cases.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: Court Fee Revenue: If additional cases occur, revenue will be collected
by certain local units. If the case is filed in a court of record, the county will receive $32 and qualifying
municipalities will receive a share of $3. If the case is filed in a municipal court, the county receives $20,
and the municipality will receive $37. The following linked document describes the fees and distribution of
the revenue: Court fees imposed in civil, probate, and small claims cases.
State Agencies Affected: Office of the Attorney General.
Local Agencies Affected: Trial courts, city and town courts.
Information Sources: Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual.
Fiscal Analyst: Nate Bodnar, 317-234-9476.
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