All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 26
UtahS.B. 692026 General SessionSenateWALLET
School Device Revisions
Sponsored By: Lincoln Fillmore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
TechnologyEducationK-12 EducationPublic Utilities and TechnologyLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)School Districts
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Emergency exceptions and parent request option
Beginning July 1, 2026, districts must allow device use to handle an imminent health or safety threat, a school‑wide emergency, to contact the SafeUT Crisis Line, when listed in a student’s IEP or Section 504 plan, or for a medical need. Districts must also let parents request a brief device‑use window in a designated area during non‑instructional time. Ask your school how to make a request and what proof is needed.
Students can't use phones during school
Beginning July 1, 2026, students may not use cellphones, smart watches, or similar personal devices at school during school hours. School hours run from the first bell to the last bell, including class time, lunch, recess, and passing time. Local districts set the day‑to‑day rules and list any allowed uses.
Districts can tighten or loosen rules
Beginning July 1, 2026, your district may allow device use in more situations than the state minimum, or it may add tighter limits. Districts can extend limits to lunch, passing periods, other supervised activities, or beyond the school day. The State Board of Education can publish model rules for districts to use. Check your district’s policy to see what applies at your school.
Which devices count under the ban
Beginning July 1, 2026, the ban covers any device that acts like or extends a cellphone, including smart watches. School‑issued or school‑required devices are not covered. Wearables that only tell time, track health, show alerts without replies, or only track location are not covered. This helps families know which items are allowed at school.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Doug Welton
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 46 • No: 21
House vote • 2/25/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/3/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/30/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/30/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 1
House vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/2/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/2/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/26/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/26/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/25/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/19/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/18/2026House/ to standing committee
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/3/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Amended 2/26/2026 13:02:102
2/26/2026
Substitute #2
2/18/2026
Substitute #1
1/21/2026
Introduced
1/2/2026
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