We call on the Indiana General Assembly to pass a comprehensive safety package, otherwise known as "Hailey's Law"

1.Create the “Pink Alert”
2.Mandate yearly, updated Predator and Online Grooming Education in Indiana schools.
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On January 5, 2026, 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee went missing from Fishers, Indiana. She was immediately classified as a “runaway.” Because there was no confirmed physical abduction, an Amber Alert was not issued. Because she did not have a qualifying disability, a Silver Alert did not apply. But Hailey didn’t simply “run away.” She was lured. 

In today’s digital world, a predator doesn’t need a van or a public encounter—they only need a smartphone. Indiana’s current alert system leaves a dangerous gap when someone goes missing under suspicious, unusual or high-risk circumstances that don’t meet existing alert criteria. That gap can delay public awareness during the most critical early hours.

We are calling for Hailey’s Law, which would:

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1. Create a “Pink Alert” system for missing persons and children when credible risk indicators exist, even if Amber or Silver Alert criteria are not met. This would include timely public notification when disappearances involve unusual or concerning circumstances.

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2. Mandate modern predator awareness education in Indiana schools, focused on online grooming, digital manipulation, and coercive tactics used today.

For decades, we’ve taught children “stranger danger” and warned them not to accept candy from someone in a van. While those lessons still matter, they no longer reflect the most common threats. Today’s predators often pose as friends, peers, or mentors—reaching children through social media, gaming platforms, and online communities. Our laws, alerts, and education standards must reflect that reality.

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Pass Hailey’s Law.

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"Pink Alert"

Establish a statewide alert similar in structure to AMBER and Silver Alerts for when a person's disappearance is deemed dangerous or unusual, but not qualifying under current AMBER Alert criteria.

This alert would activate when credible risk indicators exist, such as:

    •    Evidence of online grooming or predator contact

    •    Suspicious or coercive communications

    •    Sudden unexplained disappearance

    •    Exploitation or trafficking risk factors

    •    Credible threats or alarming digital activity

    •    Vulnerability due to age or circumstances

 

This petition will be edited in the near future with additional details. The overall synopsis will remain the same.