Today, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) called on the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and Gov. Mike Braun to take immediate steps to keep disaster-affected Hoosiers from losing their Medicaid coverage and in-home care during the recovery from this month's disaster.

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) released the following statement in response to WRTV's investigation into children with disabilities kicked off their Medicaid program.

Today, Indiana Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn (Fishers) was one of 22 leaders to join NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of Democratic state and local elected officials with more than 240 members across the country.

Earlier this month, the Indiana General Assembly's Legislative Council assigned 2026 interim study committee topics. Interim study committees are an opportunity for legislators to research and discuss issues impacting Hoosiers ahead of the next legislative session.

In addition to statute-required topics, lawmakers can submit requests for study. Out of 52 lawmaker-submitted topics this year, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers)'s request to study the role of Indiana's guardian ad litem (GAL) and court-appointed special advocate (CASA) programs in our court system was approved. The approved study will include an analysis of how GAL/CASA programs can become more equitably funded, implemented and managed.

Today, Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed House Bill 1036 into law, marking the culmination of a legislative effort led by State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) to strengthen child safety oversight within Indiana's Department of Child Services (DCS). The new law requires DCS caseworkers to conduct an in-person visit with a child within 30 days before any case closure or discharge.

Today, Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1303 and HEA 1408, laws that increase protections for youth believed to be in danger, crack down on child sexual abuse and protect minors on social media. The legislation was drafted in response to the tragic death of Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers teen who disappeared and was found dead in Ohio, and her parents' advocacy for more youth protections following her death.

Last week, Feb. 19, House Bill 1036 cleared its final steps in the Indiana General Assembly and is headed to the governor's desk to be signed into law. Authored by State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), the legislation requires Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) caseworkers to see a child in person within 30 days before a case closure or discharge.

Today, Feb. 2, House Bill 1036 passed unanimously out of the Indiana House of Representatives. Authored by State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), the bill requires that Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) caseworkers see a child in person within 30 days before a case closure or discharge.

Today, Jan. 26, House Bill 1036 passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee. Authored by the committee's ranking Democrat State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), the bill requires that Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) caseworkers must see a child in person within 30 days before a case closure or discharge.

Today, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) introduced her 2026 legislation aimed at keeping Hoosiers safe and healthy and putting money back in people's pockets.

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) today hosted a Sandy Hook Remembrance Day event at the Statehouse to honor the victims of school shootings and advocate for stronger gun safety laws to protect Hoosier children.

The event, held in advance of the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting this weekend, brought together lawmakers, advocates, faith leaders and community members to remember the hundreds of students who have senselessly lost their lives to gun violence in schools across America.

Today, Dec. 5, the Indiana House majority passed House Bill 1032, a gerrymandered congressional map, after months of pressure from Washington, D.C. The map carves up like-minded communities to give one faction of the Republican Party an advantage in all nine of Indiana’s congressional elections, a sentiment that was disclosed fully by the bill’s author. HB 1032 heads to the Senate for their consideration next week. 

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) released the following statement.