SF0035Introduced in the Senate
School district-cell phone and smart watch policies.
Introduced by Wendy Davis Schuler, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to education; requiring school districts to adopt policies governing students' possession and use of cell phones and smart devices in schools; requiring the adopted policies to be submitted to the state superintendent of public instruction; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
Where it stands
Assigned Chapter Number 56
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: 3rd Reading:Passed 40-20-2-0-0 · March 4, 2026
40
Yes
20
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Neiman | 1 | Yes |
| J.D. Williams | 2 | Yes |
| Abby Angelos | 3 | Yes |
| Jeremy Haroldson | 4 | No |
| Scott Smith | 5 | No |
| Tomi Strock | 6 | Yes |
| Bob Nicholas | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Johnson | 8 | Yes |
| Landon Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Justin Fornstrom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 22-8-1-0-0
S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Passed 40-20-2-0-0
Assigned Number SEA No. 0046
President Signed SEA No. 0046
Speaker Signed SEA No. 0046
Governor Signed SEA No. 0046
Assigned Chapter Number 56
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