STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) is highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.
Barrett said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new state budget that protects Hoosier taxpayers.
Indiana's budget is balanced, maintains Indiana's AAA credit rating, funds critical priorities and continues state income tax cuts for Hoosiers. Barrett said the budget provides the most ever funding for K-12 schools and expands school choice to all families next year. House Enrolled Act 1001 also boosts funding for public safety and housing access to support growing communities.
"The laws we pass must serve Hoosiers today and prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow," Barrett said. "I believe the measures going into effect now are steps in the right direction and reflect our shared goals for a better state."
Barrett said lawmakers took action on a variety of other key issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including a new law he authored lowering health care costs.
To reduce health care costs, Barrett said HEA 1003 prevents large nonprofit hospital systems from charging more for the same services billed at different facilities. It also requires more public posting of service prices to allow patients to compare costs and make informed decisions and it strengthens efforts to combat Medicaid fraud.
Barrett also highlighted the following new laws that took effect July 1:
Strengthening Public Safety
Nationally, there's been a rise in criminal justice policies like cashless bail, efforts to defund the police or a reluctance to prosecute crimes. To protect public safety, a review board will investigate prosecutors who refuse to enforce our laws. Our state budget also increases funding for the State Police.
Supporting Hoosier Guardsmen
To recognize and honor members of our Indiana National Guard, Hoosier Guardsmen who give their lives in the line of duty and their spouses will receive an increased death benefit. It also modernizes other benefits to help attract high-quality recruits and assist Guardsmen in pursuing careers after service.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) represents House District 56,
which includes Wayne County and portions of Henry County.
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