Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB05149 — ED Joint Favorable Substitute

Last action — FILE NO.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To limit the use of cell phones during the school day and to prohibit school districts from using social media as the only means of providing information to families.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. FILE NO.

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO OLR, OFA

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer ED · Primary
  • Introducer 091 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S23 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 038 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 042 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 075 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 133 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 115 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 006 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 123 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 083 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer ED

Co-sponsors (10)

  • Introducer 091
  • Introducer S23
  • Introducer 038
  • Introducer 042
  • Introducer 075
  • Introducer 133
  • Introducer 115
  • Introducer 006
  • Introducer 123
  • Introducer 083

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB05149 do?
To limit the use of cell phones during the school day and to prohibit school districts from using social media as the only means of providing information to families.
Who sponsors HB05149?
HB05149 is sponsored by Introducer ED, Introducer 091, Introducer S23, Introducer 038, Introducer 042, Introducer 075, Introducer 133, Introducer 115, Introducer 006, Introducer 123, and Introducer 083.
What is the current status of HB05149?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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