While the vast majority of new laws passed each year take effect on July 1, some measures go into effect much later.

The vast majority of new laws passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year take effect July 1.

Foster youth and emancipated minors in Indiana are now able to open their own bank accounts without parental consent. One advocate said the new law will help many teenagers learn how to manage their money.

Gov. Mike Braun was given slightly more expansive authority this year to explore tolling Indiana's interstate highways.

Up to 40 middle and upper management positions could be eliminated as the Indiana Department of Child Services said it aims to devote more resources to frontline services.

The request comes shortly after Gov. Mike Braun suggested that state lawmakers take up debate on capital punishment.

A property tax case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court this week could have a huge impact on local government and school finances — and, some worry, throw the state's property tax assessment system into chaos.

At issue was how the lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which limited citizenship only to children born of parents with permanent status to be in the U.S.

Gov. Mike Braun created a new task force to address Indiana's growing demand for energy — largely driven by AI data centers, new manufacturing plants and electric vehicles. But consumers — who will be paying for the things needed to meet that demand — don't have a seat at the table.

The public currently has a chance to weigh in on a proposed rule by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to ban people from changing the gender marker on their driver's license.