LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7036 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 26, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1352 BILL AMENDED: Feb 26, 2024
SUBJECT: Inspection of Residential Onsite Sewage Systems.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Morris BILL STATUS: CR Adopted - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Byrne
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: (Amended) This bill establishes when certain officials may inspect a residential
onsite sewage system or nonresidential onsite sewage system. It allows a nonresidential onsite sewage system
to be installed in a lot if at least one site on the lot is determined to be suitable for the installation of the
nonresidential onsite sewage system. It provides that a county onsite waste management district (district) or
local health department may not assess a periodic permit or inspection fee that exceeds the actual cost of the
inspection incurred by the district or local health department on an onsite sewage system or an onsite
residential sewage discharging disposal system. It also requires an owner who installs an onsite sewage
system to notify the local health department of the maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer
of the new onsite sewage system.
Effective Date: Upon passage; July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: (Revised) The bill modifies the criteria for when inspections of
residential and nonresidential onsite sewage systems may occur. The bill could increase the number of
inspections of residential onsite sewage systems since it removes the requirement that homeowners must
invite the inspector onto their property for an inspection to occur. The bill could also increase the number
of inspections of nonresidential onsite sewage systems since it allows for installation of a system on a lot if
there is at least one site suitable for the installation. Any resulting increase in the number of inspections
would increase workload for the local entity conducting the inspection, which includes: (1) a local health
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district. This is within the duties of each and should be able to be implemented with no additional
appropriations, assuming near customary staffing and resource levels.
The bill also requires owners who install an onsite sewage system to notify and provide maintenance and
inspection-related documentation to the local health department. Maintaining such documentation is within
a local health department’s duties.
Explanation of Local Revenues: Fees: The bill prevents a district or local health department from assessing
a periodic permit or inspection fee that exceeds the actual cost of the inspection. Depending on current
practice, revenue from these fees could decrease.
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: Local health departments; county onsite waste management districts; counties,
cities, towns.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Jasmine Noel, 317-234-1360.
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