An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools

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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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Nov 17, 2025 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4745
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 335 days quiet

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