Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1034: Student cellular telephone use.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1034 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Student cellular telephone use. Primary sponsor: Jake Teshka (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of "wireless communication device." Requires each school corporation and charter school to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using or possessing a wireless communication device during the school day; (2) requires teacher directed use of a wireless communication device for educational purposes during the school day to occur only on school supplied wireless communication devices; and (3) mandates the use of a no device policy or a secure storage policy. Creates certain exceptions to a wireless communication device policy. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Teshka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Matt Commons | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Julie McGuire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Hunter Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
- Authored by Representative Teshka
- Coauthored by Representative McGuire
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education