Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today on the ceremonial bill signings of HEA 1303 and HEA 1408 which strengthen protections for Hoosier youth following the tragic death of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee.
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) – "The Fishers community is still grieving the loss of Hailey, and her parents' courage in speaking out to protect other young Hoosiers has been incredibly moving. A new law passed this year strengthens Indiana’s alert system, giving law enforcement more ability to respond quickly when a child may be in danger. We also enacted new safeguards on social media, requiring parental consent for minors and empowering parents with more control and visibility into their children’s online activity. We will continue working to strengthen protections for young Hoosiers and do everything we can to keep our kids safe."
Speaker Huston and other Fishers-area lawmakers worked to advance these efforts during the 2026 legislative session which recently concluded.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents
House District 37, which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
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