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H7032Introduced in the House

Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

EngrossedSenate Education

Introduced by June Speakman, District 68

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Official description

EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY - Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Education

May 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · April 14, 2026

68

Yes

0

No

7

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/08/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Education

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