LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington, Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6725 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 4, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 191 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Transparency and freedom of expression.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Johnson BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Pending
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: Establishes restrictions on a state educational institution (institution) in regard
to the following: (1) A student's or employee's ideological or political viewpoints or refusal to support or
endorse one or more divisive concepts. (2) Requiring a student to submit or affirm a personal diversity
statement. (3) Conducting any mandatory training that includes divisive concepts or taking other specified
actions related to divisive concepts. (4) Exhibiting bias against or favoritism for certain individuals or groups
of individuals. (5) Requiring a student group to pay fees or security deposits that are not charged to all other
student groups or denying a student group access to institution property that is routinely used by other student
groups. Establishes requirements for institutions regarding the following: (1) Maintaining and posting reports
of violations submitted by students or employees on the institution's website. (2) Informing students and
employees regarding certain restrictions and requirements to which the institution is subject and to the
definition of divisive concept. (3) Conducting, posting the results of, and submitting a report to the legislative
council regarding a biennial survey. (4) Posting a current syllabus for each course offered in the current
semester at the institution on the institution's website. (5) Submitting the following: (A) Certain reports to
the institution's chief executive officer. (B) Certain reports to the commission for higher education
(commission). Provides that a student or employee of an institution who believes that an institution has
violated certain restrictions on institutions may file a report of the alleged violation with the institution.
Establishes requirements regarding individuals employed by an institution whose primary or secondary job
duties or job title includes diversity, equity, or inclusion. Allows and requires the commission to adopt rules.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: As of the above date, the fiscal analysis of this bill has not been
completed. Please contact the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis for an update of this fiscal impact
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Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
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