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PA HB 1238

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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.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 1238 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1238 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-17): Referred to Education

What is PA HB 1238 about?

PA HB 1238 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1238?

Barbara Gleim is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1238, joined by 14 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-04-17 — Referred to Education
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Barbara Gleimprimary
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Craig Staatscosponsor
  • Marc Andersoncosponsor
  • R. Lee Jamescosponsor
  • Donna Scheurencosponsor
  • Jason Ortitaycosponsor
  • David Rowecosponsor
  • Andrew Kuzmacosponsor
  • Jill Coopercosponsor
  • Rob Kauffmancosponsor
  • David Zimmermancosponsor
  • Valerie Gaydoscosponsor
  • Tina Pickettcosponsor
  • Jeff Olsommercosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-04-17

    Referred to Education

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1238

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