Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H696 — An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools

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

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a commission to address the use of phones in schools.

This bill creates a commission focused on evaluating and recommending policies regarding mobile phone usage in educational settings. The goal is to assess how phones impact student learning and school environments.

What this means for you
  • Families: For families, this means potential changes in how mobile phone usage is managed in their children's schools.

Summary

An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools

Bill Text

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H696 do?
An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools
Who sponsors H696?
H696 is sponsored by Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat).
What is the current status of H696?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H696?
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