LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7573 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 9, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1491 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Indiana Nonprofit Security Grant Fund.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Baird BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the Indiana Nonprofit Security Grant Fund for the purpose
of funding physical security improvements, security personnel improvements, and other protective measures
for nonprofit organizations in Indiana that are at high risk due to the nature of their ideology, beliefs, or
mission. It also makes an appropriation.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Appropriation: This bill appropriates $2.5 M per year for FY 2026 and
FY 2027 from the General Fund.
Nonprofit Security Grant Fund: This bill establishes the fund, which will be administered by the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill requires DHS to adopt application procedures and forms and
implement guidelines for awarding grants. [Based on provisions of this bill, the fund is expected to provide
between 25 and 100 grants to qualifying applicants per year.]
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Homeland Security.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
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