STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) is highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.
Hall said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law to meet today's energy demand.
House Enrolled Act 1007 could pave the way for Indiana to be a leader in clean, reliable and cutting-edge energy generation technology. It creates incentives for small modular nuclear reactors to modernize our energy grid. It also reduces ratepayer risks associated with meeting the new or expanding energy needs of large commercial users.
"This new law is a smart step forward as we work to meet growing energy needs without putting the cost on everyday Hoosiers," said Hall, who co-authored the new law. "By supporting innovation like SMRs we're keeping the lights on and supporting economic growth while protecting Hoosier ratepayers."
Hall said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including reducing education regulations.
Indiana's K-12 education statutes were reduced by nearly 10% to give schools more flexibility and control over education decisions. House Enrolled Act 1002 repeals unnecessary mandates, statutes and dozens of unused funds and programs. It removes red tape so schools and teachers can focus on educating our kids.
Hall also highlighted the following new laws:
Safeguarding Hoosier Taxpayers
Indiana's budget is balanced, maintains Indiana's AAA credit rating, funds critical priorities and continues state income tax cuts for Hoosiers. The budget provides the most ever funding for K-12 schools and expands school choice to all families next year. It boosts funding for public safety and housing access to support growing communities.
Supporting Foster Families
To support foster families, a new law stipulates that foster parents who qualify are eligible for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers for their foster child to help ease the financial burden of child care. It also reserves a set number of CCDF vouchers for children who are placed with licensed foster parents.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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