Ethan Lawson

Ethan Lawson

Representative | District 53

Phone: 317-232-9747

Phone: 1-800-382-9841

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For assistance, please email H53@iga.in.gov or call 317-232-9747.

For assistance, please email H53@iga.in.gov or call 317-232-9747.

Indiana House of Representatives: 2024 – Present

House District 53: Includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.

Committees:

  • Elections and Apportionment
  • Roads and Transportation
  • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.

Telephone:

  • (317) 232-9600 Direct Line
  • (800) 382-9841 Toll Free

Address: 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204

Biography:

State Rep. Ethan Lawson of Greenfield was first elected in 2024 to serve Indiana House District 53, representing parts of Hancock and Madison counties.

A lifelong Hoosier, Lawson learned the value of service to others, hard work, and entrepreneurship while cutting grass, growing and selling crops at local farmer's markets and learning a trade in a small town manufacturing business. Lawson worked to pay his way through college at Western Governors University, earning a bachelors degree in business and a masters degree in business administration. Additionally, Lawson graduated from the Indiana Leadership Forum.
 
Committed to public service, Lawson has worked for the Indiana National Guard and volunteered as the vice chair of the Hancock County Republican Party.

Lawson and his wife Holly are active in serving the community and are members at Otterbein Methodist Church.

House District 53 includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties in central Indiana. To find or verify your House District, click here.


Rep. Lawson's bill to ensure consistent appointment and expulsion procedures for public office heads to governor

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, April 17, 2025

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly unanimously approved State Rep. Ethan Lawson's (R-Greenfield) legislation to ensure consistent appointment and expulsion procedures for public office, sending the bill to the governor where it could soon be signed into law.

Senate approves Rep. Lawson's bill aimed at increasing flexibility for local public works projects

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, March 12, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2025) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) to increase the flexibility of local governments in managing public works projects, including roads, bridges, airport and construction projects, was approved by the Senate on Tuesday.

Madison County lawmakers: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber & Abrahm Hurt  | Thursday, March 6, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Madison County legislators.

Hancock County lawmakers: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, March 6, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $3.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Hancock County legislators.

State Rep. Lawson co-authors key legislation to strengthen support for veterans and National Guard members

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, February 13, 2025

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.

State Rep. Lawson's bill to increase flexibility for local public works projects advances

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, February 5, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2025) – State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) authored legislation that overwhelmingly passed the House to increase the flexibility of local governments in managing public works projects, including roads, bridges, airport and construction projects.

House approves Lawson's bill aimed at ensuring consistent appointment and expulsion procedures for public office

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, January 30, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2025) – The Indiana House overwhelmingly approved State Rep. Ethan Lawson's (R-Greenfield) legislation to ensure consistent appointment and expulsion procedures for public office.

State Rep. Lawson introduces legislation to ensure consistent appointment and expulsion procedures for public office

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, January 16, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 16, 2025) – State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) is authoring legislation to ensure consistent qualifications for candidates appointed to public office, while also improving the procedures for expulsion or vacancy of elected officials in rare cases.

Madison County legislators encourage students to page during 2025 legislative session at Statehouse

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber & Abrahm Hurt  | Friday, January 10, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Madison County lawmakers.

Hancock County legislators encourage students to page during 2025 legislative session at Statehouse

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Thursday, January 9, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Hancock County lawmakers.

Madison County lawmakers: Hoosiers can now take legislative survey ahead of the 2025 session

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Abrahm Hurt  | Monday, December 23, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 23, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

Hancock County lawmakers: Hoosiers can now take legislative survey ahead of the 2025 session

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Abrahm Hurt  | Monday, December 23, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 23, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

Madison County lawmakers to serve on key House committees

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Abrahm Hurt  | Friday, December 13, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2024) – Madison County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Hancock County lawmakers to serve on key House committees

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber and Abrahm Hurt  | Friday, December 13, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2024) – Hancock County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Lawson takes oath to serve as new state representative for House District 53

Posted by: Amanda Schreiber  | Wednesday, November 20, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2024) – Ethan Lawson of Greenfield took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 53, which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.

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