Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 928: County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 928 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act). Primary sponsor: Kevin Harris (Democratic), Nick Charles (Democratic), Alonzo Washington (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Dalya Attar (Democratic), Joanne Benson (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Katie Hester (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Bill Ferguson (Democratic), J.B. Jennings (Republican), Carl Jackson (Democratic), Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Justin Ready (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Nick Charles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Alonzo Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Dalya Attar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Joanne Benson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Bill Ferguson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Carl Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Ways and Means
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Motion Laid Over (Senator West) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment