(INDIANAPOLIS) - Several Indiana laws approved between 2023 and 2025 officially took effect January 1, bringing changes across multiple areas of daily life.
Under a new property tax law, homeowners will receive a ten percent credit on homestead property tax bills, capped at $300. Additional credits are now available for fixed-income seniors and disabled veterans, and the supplemental homestead deduction has increased to 40 percent. The Indiana Department of Government Finance is also launching a property tax transparency portal designed to help residents compare tax rates and provide feedback.
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act is now in force, giving consumers the right to limit, delete, or restrict how certain private companies use their personal online data. The law does not apply to government agencies, financial institutions, or health data providers.
New health care laws place limits on pharmacy benefit managers, including requirements to maintain accessible pharmacy networks and protections that prevent higher out-of-pocket costs when coupons or assistance are used. Additional rules increase transparency by requiring health care entities to disclose ownership information.
Changes also affect vehicle registration. Drivers must now notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days if they change their vehicle's color, including adding or removing a vinyl wrap. Failure to do so may result in warnings or misdemeanor charges if the vehicle is used in a crime.
SNAP recipients are also impacted by a new restriction that prohibits using benefits to purchase candy and sugary drinks, including soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks. Items such as fruit, ice cream, potato chips, water, and unsweetened beverages remain eligible. The SNAP restrictions are expected to remain in place for at least five years.