Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 525: County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 525 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act). Primary sponsor: Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
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