Why 4/5: This bill mandates a new instructional requirement for all public schools, directly impacting curriculum.
Public schools would be required to provide instruction on the addictive potential of electronic devices such as cell phones and computers. This new curriculum would be prescribed by the Board of Education, affecting what students are taught regarding screen time.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1486ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1486)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Public schools; student instruction; addictive potential of time spent using certain electr. device.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 318 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0318)