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SD 1653 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act providing for phone free schools

Summary
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Brendan P. Crighton and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prohibit the use to personal electronic devices in schools. Education.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits personal electronic devices in schools to reduce distractions, aligning with 'protect' under education support indicators by enhancing classroom focus.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits personal electronic devices in schools, directly restricting technology use in educational settings per bill summary.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brendan Crighton
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
MA
Third Essex
Co
Photo of Mark Montigny
Mark Montigny
DDemocratic
MA
Second Bristol and Plymouth