STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.
State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law to meet our increasing 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."
State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including lowering health care costs.
To reduce health care costs, 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.
"This new law brings much-needed fairness and transparency to our health care system," Heaton said. "By shining a light on pricing and cracking down on fraud, we're helping families make informed decisions and driving down health care costs."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
Medicaid spending in Indiana has grown by $5 billion in the last four years, ballooning to 22 percent of our state budget. A new law bolsters oversight of Medicaid to prevent fraud and abuse. It strengthens eligibility and accountability measures to ensure tax dollars are used to support those who truly need assistance.
"We have a responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used wisely," said State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). "This new law brings much-needed accountability to our Medicaid program, it strengthens oversight and helps protect services for the truly vulnerable while curbing waste, fraud and abuse."
Protecting Women's Sports
Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. A new law 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.
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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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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