LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6978 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 29, 2020
BILL NUMBER: HB 1458 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Birth Certificate Information.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Borders BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: X GENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that the gender listed on an individual's birth certificate and
permanent record made from the birth certificate may not be changed. It specifies certain exceptions.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) currently charges $18 in
fees to issue amended birth certificates. Any reduction in fee revenue as a result of this bill will likely be
minimal.
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Current ISDH policy requires a court order for a change of gender
on Indiana birth certificates. Any reduction in workload for local courts or clerk’s offices as a result of
prohibiting birth certificate gender changes will likely be minimal.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Indiana State Department of Health.
Local Agencies Affected: Local courts, clerk’s offices.
Information Sources: https://www.in.gov/isdh/25993.htm
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Fiscal Analyst: Adam White, 317-234-1360.
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