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PA SB 229

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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 school safety and security, establishing the Cell Phone Lockable Bag Pilot Program.

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

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Did PA SB 229 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 229 is in committee as of 2025-02-03 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-03): Referred to Education

What is PA SB 229 about?

PA SB 229 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 school safety and security, establishing the Cell Phone Lockable Bag Pilot Program.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 229?

Doug Mastriano is the primary sponsor of PA SB 229, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-03 — Referred to Education
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Doug Mastrianoprimary
  • Wayne Fontanacosponsor
  • Rosemary Browncosponsor
  • Scott Hutchinsoncosponsor
  • Chris Gebhardcosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-03

    Referred to Education

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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