Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 461
An Act to protect children's learning, focus, and emotional health during school hours
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John C. Velis (Democratic)
Cosponsors (6)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of John C. Velis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools. Education.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 10, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a new draft, see S2549 - Jun 6, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Education