LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6536 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 10, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1244 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Maternal Health.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Summers BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill requires the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) to develop a program
to award grants to certain community based programs to reduce the prevalence of maternal mortality in
Indiana. The bill requires the IDOH to collaborate with the Statewide Maternal Mortality Review Committee
in developing the program. The bill provides that the DOH shall establish workgroups to assist in developing
the program. It allows the IDOH to adopt rules to administer the program.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) The bill increases workload
at the IDOH to develop a grant program in collaboration with the Statewide Maternal Mortality Review
Committee. The bill makes no appropriation and it is silent regarding any deadlines for implementation of
the new grant program. The IDOH may need to hire an additional Grant Coordinator. Based on similar
positions within the IDOH, employing a new Grant Coordinator is expected to cost between $85,000 and
$95,000 per year, inclusive of salary and benefits. [Administrative expenses of the IDOH are paid from the
Tobacco Master Settlement Fund, a dedicated fund.]
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana Department of Health; Statewide Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: State Personnel Department, State Staffing Table, December 2024.
Fiscal Analyst: Allison Leeuw, 317-234-9465.
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