Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5035: AN ACT REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BAN CELLULAR PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM.

Passed one chamber Last action April 29, 2026: MOVED TO FOOT OF CAL., SENATE

Plain-language summary

HB 5035 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BAN CELLULAR PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM. Primary sponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), Hilda Santiago (Democratic), Larry Pemberton (Democratic), Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families), Renee Muir (Democratic), Tami Zawistowski (Republican), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Farley Santos (Democratic), Bob Godfrey (Democratic), Henry Genga (Democratic), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Jimmy Sánchez (Democratic), Dave Rutigliano (Republican), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Saud Anwar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): MOVED TO FOOT OF CAL., SENATE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Kushner (Democratic); Hilda Santiago (Democratic); Larry Pemberton (Democratic); Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families); and 17 more.