Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1544
RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KIM (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- DELA CRUZ (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Hashimoto (Democratic)
- Moriwaki (Democratic)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EDU, JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.