Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 574: An Act relative to the use of mobile devices in public school districts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 574 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the use of mobile devices in public school districts. Primary sponsor: Carole Fiola (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4745.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 574) of Carole A. Fiola and Patrick Joseph Kearney that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to establish a policy that provides for when a student’s use of a student’s cellphone. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Fiola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4745
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education