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 7258 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 5, 2021
BILL NUMBER: HB 1389 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Waiver of Court Fees Relating to Kinship Care.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Summers BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED X GENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
X DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill waives court costs and fees associated with the kinship care of a minor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: Summary - To the extent a relative providing kinship care to a minor is
subject to court costs or fees as a result of a juvenile delinquency or child in need of services (CHINS)
proceedings, the bill will reduce revenue to the state General Fund, State User Fee Fund, county general
fund, the clerk record perpetuation fund, and all other associated funds or programs.
It is unknown how many relatives providing kinship care to minors in juvenile delinquency or CHINS cases
are subject to court costs or fees. In November 2020, there were about 16,553 CHINS around the state. Of
16,553 CHINS, 5,794 were placed in a relative’s home.
Additional Information - The bill provides that the clerk shall not waive the payment of court costs or fees
if the proceeding is a result of the inability, refusal, or neglect of the adult providing kinship care to the minor
to supply the minor with necessary food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, or supervision.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: (See Explanation of State Revenues).
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State Agencies Affected: Indiana Supreme Court.
Local Agencies Affected: Juvenile courts; Local units.
Information Sources: Indiana Department of Child Services, November 2020, CHINS Placements by
County, https://www.in.gov/dcs/files/PI_CHINS_Placements_11-20.pdf.
Fiscal Analyst: Corrin Harvey, 317-234-9438.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced House Bill (H): 33-37-4-3