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 6507 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 19, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 279 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Juvenile Facility Visitation Policies.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Vinzant BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that it is the policy of Indiana to encourage and promote
communication between a child and the child's family when a child in need of services (CHINS) or
delinquency proceeding results in separation of a child from the child's family, unless communication
between the child and the child's family is contrary to the child's best interests. The bill also requires the
Department of Correction (DOC) to adopt specified rules with respect to communication and visitation
privileges for residents of juvenile detention facilities.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024; January 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Department of Correction (DOC) currently has rules in place
governing visitation and telephone communication of juvenile offenders. The bill could require the DOC to
revise rules to satisfy the requirements specified in the bill. Increases in DOC workload are expected to be
accomplished within existing resource and funding levels.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: DOC.
Local Agencies Affected:
SB 279 1 Information Sources: 210 IAC 8-6.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
SB 279 2