Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 720: An Act prohibiting cell phone usage during the school day
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 720 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting cell phone usage during the school day. Primary sponsor: Jeff Turco (Democratic). 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 Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco for legislation to prohibit cell phone or other personal electronic device usage by students during the school day. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
“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