LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7118 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 30, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1212 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Prohibition of Certain Abortion Funding.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Mayfield BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
XFEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that except when the state or a political subdivision is allowed
to use funds under its control for the performance of an abortion necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant
woman, an Indiana governmental entity is prohibited from doing any of the following:
(1) Making a payment from any fund for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an
abortion.
(2) Allowing the use of funds controlled by a hospital or ambulatory outpatient surgical center
affiliated with the Indiana governmental entity for the performance of or costs associated with
procuring an abortion.
(3) Making a payment or grant from any fund under its control to an organization that performs
abortions, makes referrals for individuals to obtain abortions, or uses public funds for the
performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion.
It provides that the prohibition does not apply to a private entity's funds controlled by the private entity.
Effective Date: Upon passage.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill has indeterminate fiscal impact depending on the appropriation
and use of state funds.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: [See Explanation of State Expenditures.]
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: All.
Local Agencies Affected: All.
HB 1212 1 Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Karen Rossen, 317-234-2106.
HB 1212 2