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 6350 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 26, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1231 BILL AMENDED: Feb 22, 2024
SUBJECT: Service of Safety Orders and Penalty Assessments.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Goodrich BILL STATUS: As Passed Senate
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Rogers
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill permits the Commissioner of Labor or the Commissioner's representative
to serve safety orders or penalty assessments by electronic mail. The bill also expands where the
Commissioner of Labor or the Commissioner's representative may serve physical copies of safety orders or
penalty assessments.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: If safety orders or penalty assessments are sent through electronic mail,
the Department of Labor may experience a decrease in expenditures for postage or physical delivery.
If the Department of Labor does not receive a read receipt or other electronic confirmation that an employer
has received the electronic mail within five days, the Department of Labor would be required to mail a
physical copy of the safety order or penalty assessments by registered or certified mail.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Labor.
Local Agencies Affected:
HB 1231 1 Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Camille Tesch, 317-232-5293.
HB 1231 2