LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6531 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 9, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 156 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Protective Orders and Employment.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Randolph Lonnie M BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
XFEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that an employer may not discriminate against an employee with
respect to compensation and benefits from the employer or terms and conditions of employment based on:
(1) the employee's filing of a petition for a protective order, whether or not the protective order has been
issued; or (2) the actions of an individual against whom the employee has filed a protective order.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: This bill has the potential to impact all agencies as employers, thus
impacting all funds that provide operating funds to agency staff. The impact is anticipated to be minor.
The Department of Labor (DOL) would be responsible for enforcing the bill’s provisions. However, no
penalty is established for noncompliant employers. If the bill results in added complaints, workload at the
DOL could increase. Assuming near customary agency staffing and resource levels, the bill would likely be
able to be implemented with no additional appropriations.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: The bill affects local units as employers. The impact is anticipated to
be minor.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Labor, all agencies as employers.
Local Agencies Affected: All units as employers.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Camille Tesch, 317-232-5293.
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