LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6451 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 6, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1307 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Sensory Kit Grant Program.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Andrade BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the Sensory Kit Grant Program to provide grants to public
safety agencies for the purpose of purchasing sensory kits to be used during an emergency to help individuals
with autism spectrum disorder or a cognitive disorder. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to
administer the grant program. It also makes an appropriation.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill would increase workload and expenditures for the Department
of Homeland Security to administer grants for the Sensory Kit Grant Program. The bill establishes the
Sensory Kit Grant Fund to support the program. It makes an appropriation for FY 2026 - FY 2027 biennium
of $142,000 to the Sensory Kit Grant Fund. Money in the fund does not revert to the state General Fund at
the end of the year.
Explanation of State Revenues: The bill may increase revenue to a public safety agency to the extent that
the public safety agency applies for a grant. The revenue would be restricted for purchase of the sensory kit.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: The bill may increase revenue to a public safety agency to the extent that
the public safety agency applies for a grant. The revenue would be restricted for purchase of the sensory kit.
State Agencies Affected: Department of Homeland Security; State public safety agencies.
Local Agencies Affected: Local public safety agencies.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Nate Bodnar, 317-234-9476.
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