STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.
State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law lowering health care costs.
To reduce health care costs, Barrett said House Enrolled Act 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.
"The laws we pass must serve Hoosiers today and prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow," said Barrett, who authored the new law. "I believe the measures going into effect now are steps in the right direction and reflect our shared goals for a better state."
State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, 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. Criswell said the budget provides the most ever funding for K-12 schools and expands school choice to all families next year. HEA 1001 also boosts funding for public safety and housing access to support growing communities.
"These new laws reflect the strong partnerships and thoughtful planning behind every policy decision," Criswell said. "From economic development to education and health care, we focused on making improvements that will positively impact Hoosiers and their everyday lives."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
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.
Increasing Child Care Access
To expand access to child care, a new law streamlines licensure requirements, allowing owners of multi-site child care centers to operate under a single license. It also allows school-based child care programs to serve children from the entire school corporation, rather than limiting care to children of students and staff.
"Each new law taking effect this year reflects input from Hoosiers and the needs of our communities," said State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). "I’m proud to support efforts that strengthen Indiana and improve the lives of those we serve."
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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State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) represents House District 54,
which includes portions of Hancock, Henry, Rush and Shelby counties.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties,
and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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