STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.
Rowray said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities. The $5,000 scholarship covers certain expenses like training, career coaching, driver's education, certification and credentialing exams. Visit in.gov/tos/csa or call 317-232-0723 for more information.
"These new laws work to address several key issues impacting Hoosiers and their families," Rowray said. "As state representatives, we rely heavily on our constituents' input to help guide us in determining new laws to make Indiana a place where people can succeed and thrive. To anyone who reached out to me this session, thank you."
Prescott said lawmakers took action on a wide range of hot-button issues this year like supporting teen workers. State law will align with federal standards to remove certain state-imposed employment barriers and provide more flexibility to teenagers who choose to work. For example, 14- to 15-year-olds will be able to work later in the evening during the summer with parent permission, and work hour restrictions will be lifted for 16- and 17-year-olds.
"Through listening and talking with constituents, I know that expanding work-based learning and supporting teen workers are important," Prescott said. "That's why I supported legislation that would assist students through their education and career paths. While there is more work ahead on this issue, we made some great progress."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
Stepping Up For Public Retirees
Indiana's nearly 90,000 retired public servants like law enforcement and teachers will receive a 13th check to help cover cost-of-living expenses. Existing, dedicated funds will be used to make a one-time, post-retirement payment, which will average about $360 per recipient
To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign adversaries like Russia and China will be banned from purchasing or leasing agricultural land, and mineral, water or riparian rights. China, Russia, North Korea and Iran will also be prevented from purchasing or leasing land within a 10-mile radius of military installations.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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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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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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