LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
iga.in.gov
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6587 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 26, 2021
BILL NUMBER: SB 134 BILL AMENDED: Jan 14, 2021
SUBJECT: Transport of Passengers During Probationary Period.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Freeman BILL STATUS: As Passed Senate
FIRST SPONSOR: Rep. Speedy
FUNDS AFFECTED: X GENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
X DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill increases the penalty for operating a motor vehicle containing passengers
during the initial 180 day probationary period after issuance of a driver's license and permits license
suspension for a violation. It also allows a court to suspend the license of a person convicted of operating
a motor vehicle after failing to take a prescribed medication.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The changes to license suspensions and specialized driving privileges
for individuals convicted of the Class B infraction are expected to be accomplished within the routine
administrative function of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
Explanation of State Revenues: This bill will enhance the penalty for having additional passengers in a
vehicle during a licensed driver’s probationary period from a Class C to a Class B infraction. The maximum
judgment for a Class C infraction is $500, while the maximum judgment for a Class B infraction is $1,000.
Proceeds from infraction judgments are deposited in the state General Fund. However, any additional
revenue from fines is likely to be small. No additional revenue would be expected from court fees since court
fees for both infraction types are the same. No data was available concerning the number of Class C
infraction convictions for additional passengers in a motor vehicle during a licensed driver’s probationary
period.
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Giving individuals convicted of Class B infraction violations the
ability to request specialized driving privileges could increase court workload to hear these requests. The
impact will depend upon the extent they are filed after the initial court hearing for the offense.
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Explanation of Local Revenues: No additional revenue would be expected since the court fees for both
infraction types are the same.
State Agencies Affected: BMV.
Local Agencies Affected: Courts.
Information Sources: BMV citation data.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced Senate Bill (S): 9-24-11-8, 9-24-11-10
2. Senate Bill (S): 9-24-11-8, 9-24-11-10