Pennsylvania HB1814: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.

What the bill says

An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.

From the amended text, May 6, 2026:

An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a section to read: Section 1314-A. Bell-to-Bell Mobile Device Policy.--(a) No later than the start of the 2027-2028 school year, the governing body of each school entity shall adopt a policy related to student possession and use of mobile devices during the school day while on school property. (b) (1) Except as provided under subsection (c), consistent with the provisions of this section, the governing body of a school entity shall adopt a policy relating to mobile devices and shall: (i) prohibit the use of a mobile device during the school day while on school property; and (ii) establish the manner in which a student's possession of a mobile device is to be restricted during the school day while on school property. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a school entity to take possession of a student's mobile device. If the governing body of a …

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Sponsors

• Mandy Steele (D, 33) · primary sponsor
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Roni Green (D, 190)
• Gregory Scott (D, 54)
• Joseph Webster (D, 150)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, June 5, 2026
2. June 5, 2026: In the Senate
3. June 1, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 1, 2026
4. June 1, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, June 1, 2026 (126-75)
5. June 1, 2026: Re-reported as committed, June 1, 2026
6. May 6, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 482-483), May 6, 2026
7. May 6, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 6, 2026
8. May 6, 2026: Second consideration, with amendments, May 6, 2026
9. May 5, 2026: Removed from table, May 5, 2026
10. April 28, 2026: Laid on the table, April 28, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB1814, RC 1074 (June 1, 2026): 126 yea, 75 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 1, 2026): 25 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB1814, RC 1052 (May 6, 2026): 134 yea, 67 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB1814, RC 1051 (May 6, 2026): 94 yea, 107 nay, failed
• House Education: Report Bill As Amended (April 28, 2026): 15 yea, 11 nay, passed
• House Education: Adopt Amendment (April 28, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1814?

HB1814 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.

What does HB1814 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.

What is the status of HB1814?

Passed one chamber as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, June 5, 2026 (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1814?

Mandy Steele (D, 33), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1814?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1814