New Laws In Effect For The State Of Indiana

Several new laws are now in effect in the great Hoosier state. According to Indiana Republican legislators, many aim to make Indiana an even better place to live work and raise a family. Here is a roundup of some of the most important and interesting ones that went into effect July 1.

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Tax Cuts

The 2024-25 state budget continues Indiana’s conservative approach to fiscal responsibility and accelerates income tax rate cuts to 2.9% by 2027 instead of 2029.

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Health Care

SEA 1 expands access to mental health care for Hoosiers by providing ongoing funding to build a system of certified community behavioral health clinics throughout Indiana.

SEA 4 modernizes Indiana’s public health system by increasing the quality of services performed by Indiana’s local health departments and promoting collaboration between local health departments and the Indiana Department of Health.

SEA 7 outlaws noncompete agreements for primary care physicians, which will allow these doctors to practice where they want and give Hoosier patients more freedom to choose their medical provider.

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Education

SEA 35 requires students graduating from a public, charter or state accredited nonpublic school in 2028 to successfully complete a personal financial literacy course before graduation.

To help students realize what financial aid they may qualify for, SEA 167 requires most students in Indiana to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during their senior year of high school.

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Public Safety

SEA 161 creates penalties for using electronic tracking devices to track another individual without their knowledge in order to commit a crime.

HEA 1050 requires a driver approaching a disabled vehicle with its hazard lights flashing to move over or slow down.

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General Government

SEA 151 gives Hoosier foster families and foster children free entry to Indiana State Parks.

HEA 1466 increases the jury pay from $40 per day to $80 per day for the first five days of a trial and $90 per day starting on the sixth day of a trial.