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Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

HI HB 289 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Introduced
Started in
House
Sponsors
8
Latest action
Dec 8, 2025

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Dec 8, 2025

  2. Committee (Not started)

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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