HB 1224 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Education ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

4

Key actions

0

Committee

1

Jan 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4

lower

Jan 23, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 22, 2025

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

11 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Julie Reyes Oda

Lauren Matsumoto

Rachele Lamosao