Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2819: 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
HD 2819 is a proposed 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 (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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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
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education