STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville).
Patterson said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including protecting Hoosier farmland. 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.
"These new laws are a result of listening to Hoosiers about what matters most to them and our local communities," Patterson said. "In our district, protecting prime farmland and standing up for generations of farm families is a top priority. That's why I supported legislation to ensure we stop foreign adversaries from buying up land, which is a growing problem around the country, and disrupting our critical food supply chain."
Patterson also highlighted the following new laws:
A child can spend months or over a year in foster care until their child in need of services or CHINS case is resolved. To help reduce this time, the state will have concurrent plans in place that include another permanent or long-term care option for the child if family reunification isn't possible. This requirement will apply if the child has been removed from the parent for at least 12 of the last 22 months.
To help protect Indiana's elections, officials will have more tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter registration lists. Also, proof of citizenship will be required for individuals registering with temporary IDs and first-time voters will be required to provide proof of residency.
Safeguarding Minors Online
Adult-oriented websites will be required to verify users are at least 18 years old before allowing them to access content. These companies must also delete users' personal data immediately after verifying their age. Parents and the Indiana Attorney General's Office will be able to pursue civil action for violations.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws. Constituents can contact Patterson about legislation or to request help navigating state government at in.gov/h55 or by calling 317-232-9600 or 317-600-8700.
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State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55, which includes
all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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