STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) are highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.
Lehman 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. Lehman said the budget provides the most ever funding for K-12 schools. House Enrolled Act 1001 also boosts funding for public safety and housing access to support growing communities.
"This new budget delivers responsible fiscal management while protecting Hoosier taxpayers," Lehman said. "It continues tax relief along with critical investments in education and public safety – key areas that are important to keep Indiana strong and thriving."
Prescott said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including protecting women's sports
Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. Prescott said House Enrolled Act 1041 protects the integrity of women's sports in Indiana by preventing biological males from competing in female categories at the collegiate level. This law follows previous efforts to protect girls' K-12 sports.
"Each new law taking effect this year reflects input from Hoosiers and the needs of our communities," Prescott said. "I’m proud to support efforts that strengthen Indiana and improve the lives of those we serve."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
Lowering Health Care Costs
To reduce health care costs, a new law co-authored by Lehman 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.
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.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells 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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