STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluded, State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) are highlighting some of the new state laws that are now in effect this summer.
Prescott said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law 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."
Rowray said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including cutting taxes for hardworking Hoosiers.
To continue Indiana’s track record of cutting taxes, the new biennial budget accounts for scheduled cuts to the state income tax each of the next two years to one of the lowest rates in the nation. Another new law provides property tax relief to homeowners. Rowray said these tax cuts combined will save Hoosiers more than a billion dollars over two years.
"From our economy to education, these new laws address what matters most to Indiana families," Rowray said. "I’m proud of the progress we were able to make to help build a stronger future for our state."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
To reduce health care costs, a new law 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.
Delivering Property Tax Relief
Through a combination of credits and reforms, Hoosier homeowners will save $1.3 billion in property taxes over the next three years. A majority of homeowners will have a lower bill in 2026 than they did in 2025. Fixed-income seniors, farmers and Hoosier small businesses will also see additional savings.
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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