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The Indiana House passed State Rep. Alex Zimmerman's (R-North Vernon) bill enhancing criminal penalties for unlicensed drivers.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2025) – The Indiana House approved State Rep. Cory Criswell's (R-Middletown) legislation to ensure greater accessibility at school extracurricular activities or events, including athletic events, by requiring that a cash payment option be available to attendees starting in July 2025.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2025) – The Indiana House unanimously supported State Rep. Kyle Pierce's (R-Anderson) legislation to strengthen privacy protections for consumers using genetic testing services.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2025) – State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) co-authored two key pieces of legislation that passed the House, aimed at protecting and empowering Hoosier veterans and members of the Indiana National Guard.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives supported a bill authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) to provide students in FFA and 4-H with excused absences to attend certain events offered by the organization during the school year.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2025) - "Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. Biological differences impact athletic performance, and this bill helps maintain a level playing field. I'm grateful to my colleagues on the House Education Committee for advancing this legislation, and I look forward to seeing it continue to move through the House. This legislation follows President Trump's recent executive order at the federal level." – State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland)

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives Tuesday unanimously advanced State Rep. Doug Miller's (R-Elkhart) legislation and House Republican priority bill to expand access to housing in Indiana communities.

The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee supported State Rep. Ryan Lauer's (R-Columbus) bill requiring the Department of Child Services to release more information on child fatalities and near fatalities.

The Indiana House passed State Rep. Alex Zimmerman's (R-North Vernon) bill to help ensure access to pro-bono legal services.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2025) – State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) authored legislation to extend a pilot program that treats PTSD in Hoosier veterans

Agriculture is one of Indiana's top industries, contributing more than $35 billion to Indiana's economy and providing over 62,000 jobs. With five divisions within the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and various other programs and initiatives, finding correct information on reports, grants and regulations can be challenging and confusing.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2025) – State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) has authored a House Republican priority bill to combat the rise in health care costs by ensuring nonprofit hospitals act as nonprofit entities focused on delivering affordable health care to Hoosiers. It passed out of the House Public Health Committee today.  

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of legislation authored by State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) to crack down on bad actors who take advantage of veterans when applying for benefits.  

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2025) – State Rep. Tony Isa (R-Angola) authored legislation geared toward relaxing membership requirements for rural aviation boards across Indiana to attract more qualified candidates.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2025) – State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) authored House Bill 1618 to designate the persimmon as the official fruit of Indiana after students from Jasper Elementary School wrote an essay on the topic.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2025) – State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) filed legislation to allocate state funding for victim assistance grants to entities eligible under the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).

The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Garrett Bascom's (R-Lawrenceburg) bill requiring law enforcement officers to report suspected illegal immigrants that have been arrested for a crime to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2025) – The House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee advanced State Rep. Matt Commons' (R-Williamsport) legislation to prohibit the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and state agencies from establishing offices in foreign adversarial countries.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2025) – State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) has authored legislation which aims to enhance protections for Hoosier property owners dealing with squatters on their property.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2025) – The House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee advanced State Rep. Matt Commons' (R-Williamsport) legislation to prohibit the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and state agencies from establishing offices in foreign adversarial countries.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Mark Genda's (R-Frankfort) legislation to include an ecofriendly alternative to traditional cremation.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2025) – The Indiana House approved State Rep. Kyle Pierce's (R-Anderson) legislation to modernize Indiana's campaign finance system and improve transparency.

State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) authored legislation to establish a scholarship for public service attorneys to encourage more Hoosiers to practice law in rural areas.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2025) – State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently presented a resolution to raise awareness of heart disease in women during American Heart Month.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2025) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) authored legislation for Indiana to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, making it easier for dental professionals from other states to practice here and improve access to dental care for Hoosiers. February is recognized as Dental Health Month.