STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2022) – State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new and notable state laws, which are now in effect.
"This legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly successfully passed legislation aimed at putting Hoosier families and workers first," Goodrich said. "We passed historic tax cuts aimed at providing tax relief to families and businesses, strengthened parents’ rights during school board meetings, and increased election security across the state. Thank you to everyone in House District 29 for helping guide me in creating new laws to make Indiana the best state where all Hoosiers can succeed."
Goodrich said Hoosiers should be aware of several new laws, which were passed during the 2022 legislative session and took effect on July 1:
Putting Taxpayers First
Hoosiers could save over $1 billion annually through a new tax-cut package that will reduce the individual income tax rate to 2.9% over time, and eliminate the Utility Receipts Tax, saving residents $200 million a year on utility bills.
Protecting Pregnant Women
Indiana will join 18 other states that provide protections to women and their unborn babies from coerced abortions. A person who coerces a pregnant woman to terminate their pregnancy could be charged with a felony, and abortion clinics will be held accountable if they fail to report coercion to law enforcement.
Empowering Hoosier Parents
When it comes to education, input and ideas from parents, students, teachers and community members are important. Now, school boards will have to allow time for public comments at all open meetings, ensuring parents' voices are heard.
"Public input is critical for school boards as they make decisions that affect Hoosier students," Goodrich said. "This new law empowers parents and community members by ensuring their voices will be heard."
Increasing Election Security
Indiana will double its number of election audits after each general election. All Indiana electronic voting machines will be required to be equipped with a voter-verifiable paper audit trail by the 2024 election. Every voter will be able to verify their ballot on a printout before casting their vote. This step will offer assurances that electronically recorded votes are accurate.
Visit iga.in.gov for more information on these and other new laws.
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State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) represents House District 29,
which includes portions of Hamilton County.
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