LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7755 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 14, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1610 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Onsite wastewater industry registry.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Criswell BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Pending
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, an individual may not engage in onsite
sewage system service of a residential onsite sewage system in Indiana unless the individual registers with
the board of registration for onsite wastewater professionals (board) as an onsite wastewater professional.
Requires the board to adopt management rules to implement the registration program and to maintain a public
registry of registered onsite wastewater professionals.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: As of the above date, the fiscal analysis of this bill has not been
completed. Please contact the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis for an update of this fiscal impact
statement.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Chris Baker, 317-232-9851.
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