STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said many new laws passed during session took effect July 1, including a new law to meet our increasing energy demand.
House Enrolled Act 1007 could pave the way for Indiana to be a leader in clean, reliable and cutting-edge energy generation technology. It creates incentives for small modular nuclear reactors to modernize our energy grid. It also reduces ratepayer risks associated with meeting the new or expanding energy needs of large commercial users.
"This new law positions Indiana to lead the way on next-generation energy development," said Borders, who co-authored the new law. "By supporting SMRs, we're embracing innovation that can deliver reliable, clean energy for decades to come."
State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said lawmakers took action on a variety of issues impacting Hoosiers this year, including lowering health care costs.
To reduce health care costs, House Enrolled Act 1003 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.
"This new law brings much-needed fairness and transparency to our health care system," Heaton said. "By shining a light on pricing and cracking down on fraud, we're helping families make informed decisions and driving down health care costs."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
Safeguarding Hoosier Taxpayers
Indiana's budget is balanced, maintains Indiana's AAA credit rating, funds critical priorities and continues state income tax cuts for Hoosiers. The budget 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.
"Our latest budget reflects strong, conservative leadership," said State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton). "We're cutting taxes, investing in our schools and public safety, and keeping Indiana's finances on solid ground."
Protecting Women's Sports
Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. A new law 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.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties, and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) represents House District 42, which includes
all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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