LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7382 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 3, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1273 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Child Welfare Task Force.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. DeVon BILL STATUS: 2
nd
Reading - 1
st
House
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the Child Welfare Task Force (Task Force) to study the needs
of child welfare services, child welfare service providers throughout Indiana, and methods to assess the
quality of child welfare services offered. The bill requires the Task Force to submit a report not later than
October 15, 2026, and October 15, 2027. It also requires the Interim Study Committee on Child Services, in
2026 and 2027, to review a report submitted by the Task Force.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill establishes the 22-member Child Welfare Task Force that is
staffed by the Legislative Services Agency during FY 2026 and FY 2027. The bill is silent on a minimum
annual number of meetings to be held and Task Force membership per diem and reimbursement. The increase
in workload for the Legislative Services Agency is expected to be accomplished within existing resource and
funding levels.
The bill would also increase the workload of the Interim Study Committee on Child Services to receive and
review the annual report submitted by the Task Force.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Legislative Services Agency; General Assembly.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
HB 1273 1 Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
HB 1273 2