LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6893 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 2, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1224 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Antisemitic Discrimination.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Haggard BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill defines "antisemitism" as the May 26, 2016, working definition of
antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill provides that an act
of antisemitism constitutes a discriminatory practice. It requires certain training materials to contain an
educational program to protect against antisemitism.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (commission) is currently
required to create a comprehensive educational program (program) to emphasize the harmful effects of
prejudice against minority groups. Beginning in FY 2025, this bill requires all training documents and
materials related to the program to include a comprehensive program to protect against antisemitism. The
bill’s requirements are within the agency’s routine administrative functions and should be able to be
implemented with no additional appropriations, assuming near customary agency staffing and resource levels.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana Civil Rights Commission.
Local Agencies Affected:
HB 1224 1 Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592
HB 1224 2