Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 854: Requires public school districts and charter schools to prevent student use of electronic personal communications devices during regularly scheduled instructional activities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 854 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public school districts and charter schools to prevent student use of electronic personal communications devices during regularly scheduled instructional activities. Primary sponsor: Ed Lewis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 20 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 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
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 20 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
- Public Hearing Completed (H)
- Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Introduced and Read First Time (H)