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MA H 696

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An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 696 pass?

Not yet. MA H 696 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-17): Accompanied a new draft, see H4745

What is MA H 696 about?

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Adam J. Scanlon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the presence of students’ phones in schools and classrooms and their effect on educational outcomes and student mental health. Education.

Who sponsors MA H 696?

Adam J. Scanlon is the primary sponsor of MA H 696.

Description

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Adam J. Scanlon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the presence of students’ phones in schools and classrooms and their effect on educational outcomes and student mental health. Education.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-11-17 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4745
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Adam J. Scanlonprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-11-17

    Accompanied a new draft, see H4745

  2. 2025-09-15

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025

  3. 2025-06-06

    Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Education

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H696

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