Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 463: An Act regulating screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 463 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act regulating screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Velis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| Kirstin Beatty | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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