HB05149Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Phone-free Schools.
Introduced by Education Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To limit the use of cell phones during the school day and to prohibit school districts from using social media as the only means of providing information to families.
Where it stands
File Number 407
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: ED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 16, 2026
30
Yes
16
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
| Patrick Biggins | 11 | Yes |
| Bobby Gibson | 15 | Yes |
| Devin Carney | 23 | No |
| Emmanuel Sanchez | 24 | Yes |
| David DeFronzo | 26 | Yes |
| Irene Haines | 34 | No |
| Nick Menapace | 37 | Yes |
| Savet Constantine | 42 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Education
Public Hearing 02/20
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 291
File Number 407
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