HB0932Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to communication devices at schools.
Introduced by Rebecca Alexander, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time, except in certain circumstances; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 · March 13, 2025
90
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
90 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/18/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 2/25/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/27/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/3/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0012)
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 10, PNV 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0025)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0, PNV 1
H. Placed on Message Calendar for 3/13/2025
H. concurred in S. am. no. 1 Ayes 90, Nays 0 PNV 0
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 103
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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