LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6493 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 9, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 119 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Certificate of Public Advantage.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Charbonneau BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill repeals the certificate of public advantage (COPA) concerning hospital
mergers.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill will have minimal workload impact for the Indiana
Department of Health (IDOH). One potential merger under this section was withdrawn and IDOH has no
others currently under consideration. [IDOH administration is funded by the Tobacco Master Settlement
Fund, a dedicated fund.]
Explanation of State Revenues: Any COPA fees received from hospitals are deposited into the state
General Fund.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana Department of Health.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: https://www.in.gov/health/cshcr/certificate-of-public-advantage.
Fiscal Analyst: Karen Rossen, 317-234-2106.
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