Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 289
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
- ALCOS (Republican)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MURAOKA (Republican)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
- WARD
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 16, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 17, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.