Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1238: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for restricting possession and use by students of mobile devices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1238 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for restricting possession and use by students of mobile devices. Primary sponsor: Barb Gleim (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barb Gleim | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 199 |
| Marc Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Jill Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Valerie Gaydos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Jeff Olsommer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Jason Ortitay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Tina Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Donna Scheuren | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Craig Staats | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Education