Hailey Buzbee’s parents applaud ceremonial signing of child safety laws, push for more protections

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 422

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The parents of a slain Fishers teenager stood by Wednesday as Indiana Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed into law two measures intended to protect other Hoosier children.

Hailey Buzbee, 17, was initially classified as a “runaway.” Authorities have since said she was killed after being lured out by an online predator.

Her death renewed efforts at the Statehouse to restrict child social media access, via House Enrolled Act 1408.

“Our family and so many …

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