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 6211 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 20, 2023
BILL NUMBER: HB 1244 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Vehicle Etching Kits for Catalytic Converters.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Moseley BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires a new motor vehicle dealer to: (1) stock vehicle etching kits that
are capable of etching a serial number onto the catalytic converter of a new motor vehicle; and (2) offer a
vehicle etching kit to the purchaser of a new motor vehicle at a cost that is not more than the cost of the
vehicle etching kit to the new motor vehicle dealer.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: This bill could increase the workload of the Secretary of State to
investigate complaints a dealer is violating the provisions of the bill. Increases in workload are within the
routine administrative function of the agency and are expected to be accomplished under current resource
and funding levels.
Explanation of State Revenues: Dealers who violate the requirements of the bill could be subject to civil
penalty of up to $10,000 for each act of violation, which would be deposited in the Dealer Enforcement
Account. Any increases in revenue from violations of the bill’s provisions are expected to be minimal.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Secretary of State.
Local Agencies Affected:
HB 1244 1 Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
HB 1244 2