Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 525: County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act)

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596

Plain-language summary

HB 525 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act). Primary sponsor: Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Adrian Boafo (Democratic); Chao Wu (Democratic); Sarah Wolek (Democratic); Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); and 13 more.