Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 696
An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Adam J. Scanlon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the presence of students’ phones in schools and classrooms and their effect on educational outcomes and student mental health. Education.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 17, 2025 · House
Accompanied a new draft, see H4745 - Sep 15, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Education