LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6294 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 21, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1153 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Project Lifesaver Program Requirement for Counties.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Pfaff BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill requires each county to establish and maintain a Project Lifesaver
program. Tasks the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services with ensuring compliance, and requires
the Division to report to the General Assembly.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill will increase the workload for the Division of Disability and
Rehabilitative Services to ensure compliance, report to the General Assembly by March 1, 2026, and to adopt
rules. These requirements should be able to be implemented with no additional appropriations, assuming near
customary agency staffing and resource levels.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: The bill would increase expenditures and workload for counties that
have not implemented Project Lifesaver. However, the increase is expected to be small.
Additional Information– The average cost for an agency to join Project Life Saver ranges from $4,100-$4,920
excluding instructor travel expenses. Other costs include instructor travel and agency employee training
expenses, as well as equipment that is required to be purchased from Project Lifesaver. There are 62 agencies
in 39 Indiana counties covered through Project Lifesaver.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.
Local Agencies Affected: Counties.
Information Sources: https://projectlifesaver.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions/
https://projectlifesaver.org/about-us/where-we-are/.
HB 1153 1 Fiscal Analyst: Chris Baker, 317-232-9851
HB 1153 2