HB1276Introduced in the House
Schools; extending prohibition on use of cell phones and personal electronic devices on certain campuses; effective date; emergency.
Introduced by Chad Caldwell, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Schools; extending prohibition on use of cell phones and personal electronic devices on certain campuses; effective date; emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 04/30/2026
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: FOURTH READING · April 28, 2026
83
Yes
7
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Caldwell (Chad)
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Common Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Common Education
Coauthored by Representative(s) Lowe (Dick)
Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education Oversight Committee
Coauthored by Representative(s) Moore
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Burns
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 82 Nays: 9
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 5
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
SA's received
SA's read, adopted
Coauthored by Representative(s) Clinton
Fourth Reading, Measure and Emergency Passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 7
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 04/30/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Policy Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- Senate Floor HB1276 (3-30-26) (SEIFRIED) FS FA1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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