Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 715: An Act relative to phone-free schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 715 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to phone-free schools. Primary sponsor: Josh Tarsky (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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 Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 715) of Joshua Tarsky for legislation to prohibit the use of personal electronic devices by students during the school day. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tarsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Norfolk |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
“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