STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.
Aylesworth said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law protecting Hoosier taxpayers.
Indiana's budget is balanced, maintains Indiana's AAA credit rating, funds critical priorities and continues state income tax cuts for Hoosiers. Aylesworth said House Enrolled Act 1001 provides the most ever funding for K-12 schools and expands school choice to all families next year. It boosts funding for public safety and housing access to support growing communities.
"This session, we made it a priority to save taxpayers more of their money and expand education opportunities," Aylesworth said. "The new balanced budget will make government more efficient, increase access to housing and strengthen public safety initiatives across the state."
Commons said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including delivering property tax relief.
Commons said through a combination of credits and reforms in Senate Enrolled Act 1, 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.
"Homeowners, farmers and seniors will all benefit from the changes made to the property tax system," Commons said. "This law will let Hoosiers keep more of their hard-earned money and create a better system for taxpayers going forward."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
Combating Illegal Immigration
To enhance public safety, a new law will require county sheriffs to report individuals arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense to federal authorities if there is probable cause to believe the individual is in the country unlawfully. It aligns with federal efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement.
Lowering Health Care Costs
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.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) represents House District 11,
which includes portions of Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties.
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State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) represents House District 13,
which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of
Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
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