Mike Braun had a busy first legislative session as Indiana’s governor. As a result of bills filed during the 2025 legislative session in both the Indiana Senate and the Indiana House of Representatives,

Over 200 bills have been passed by Gov. Mike Braun since he took office in January, and many of those laws are now set to take effect.

A series of new laws will take effect in Indiana on Tuesday, including changes to voter registration even reviewing the state’s border with Illinois.

This July 1, Indiana sees a new batch of laws hitting the books, bringing some big changes across the state. From highways to schools and everything in between, these updates are shaping how Hoosiers live and work. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new:

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration has been notifying elected officials about a new election law that changes the definition of candidate, which impacts finance committee reports.

The report found the 2024 presidential election saw a drop in Election Day voting and a corresponding increase in early, in-person voting. Election Day voting declined from 49% in 2022 to roughly 37% in 2024, when 35% took advantage of voting early.

Beth Boyce, chair of the Johnson County GOP, was appointed to the four-member Indiana Election Commission by Republican Gov. Mike Braun earlier this month. She starts July 1 and will serve until June 30, 2027. Boyce will also be the IEC’s chair, presiding over various election matters that come before it.

The price of a pack of cigarettes is expected to average $11 after the tax jumps from $1 to $3, per the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Other tobacco and nicotine products will also get pricier.

IBJ asked experts about Indiana's rarely-used mayoral impeachment process and how Indianapolis would go about choosing another mayor.

Secretary of State Diego Morales faced intense scrutiny from state lawmakers on Wednesday about his myriad of controversies while seeking additional funds for his office related to cybersecurity, election oversight and securities duties.