STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.
Commons said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law 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."
Culp said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including streamlining agriculture resources.
Indiana's agriculture industry employs thousands of Hoosiers and contributes billions to our state economy. House Enrolled Act 1149 will create an online portal to streamline agriculture resources, helping Hoosier farmers navigate state and federal grant opportunities, regulatory requirements and more. It will also track lost farmland.
"Indiana relies heavily on the success of Hoosier famers, who contribute billions to our economy and provide thousands of jobs across the state," said Culp, who authored HEA 1149. "This new portal will streamline resources, data and opportunities in agriculture, making things like grant applications, regulatory checklists and federal tools easier to use."
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.
Reducing Prices at Large Nonprofit Hospitals
Indiana has the sixth highest hospital fees in the nation. A new law will require nonprofit hospitals to charge less than the statewide average for services in order to maintain their nonprofit status in Indiana. This will help lower costs for Hoosiers and ensure nonprofit hospitals are focused on delivering affordable care.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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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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State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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