Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 41: Education - As introduced, requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a classroom instructional day or during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 41 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 18, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a classroom instructional day or during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Withdrawn.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn.
- Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
- Ref. to Education Committee
- P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction