Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 381: An Act limiting cell phones in classrooms
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 381 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act limiting cell phones in classrooms. Primary sponsor: John Keenan (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2549.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of John F. Keenan, Mark C. Montigny and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to limit cell phones in classrooms. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keenan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Mark Montigny | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and 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 S2549
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education