LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6934 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 27, 2020
BILL NUMBER: HB 1455 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy Informed Consent.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Borders BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: X GENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires a physician to obtain informed consent and provide certain
information to a patient before performing a hysterectomy or an oophorectomy.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures: A violation of the bill’s requirements would be subject to
administrative orders and procedures by the Medical Licensing Board and the Professional Licensing Agency
(PLA). The nature of the violation and the corrective actions of the physician will determine the cost to PLA.
Additionally, PLA would likely need to notify license holders of the requirements established by the bill and
post updates to the PLA website. These actions are within the PLA’s routine administrative functions and
should be able to be implemented with no additional appropriations.
Explanation of State Revenues: Upon violation of the bill’s requirements by a physician, the Medical
Licensing Board may revoke or suspend the physician’s license or assess a maximum fine of $1,000 to be
deposited in the General Fund. A license revocation or suspension would result in a decrease in revenue to
the General Fund in the amount of $200 biennially. Any impact on General Fund revenue is expected to be
minimal.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Professional Licensing Agency, Medical Licensing Board.
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Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: IC 25-1-9-9; Legislative Services Agency, Indiana Handbook of Taxes, Revenues,
and Appropriations, FY 2020.
Fiscal Analyst: Adam White, 317-234-1360.
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