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WashingtonSB 53462025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Restricting mobile device usage by public school students.

Sponsored By: Marko Liias (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Schools can limit phones during class

School boards may set rules that limit students from carrying or using personal phones during instructional hours. These rules cover personal mobile phones and similar devices. School-issued learning laptops or tablets are not "mobile devices" under the law. The state defines "instructional hours" and key device terms so policies are clear across districts. Boards are encouraged to use OSPI's recommendations and resources when writing local rules.

State guidance on student phone use

OSPI must run a website with resources on digital citizenship, media literacy, and internet safety. The site includes research on student mobile device use, best-practice tips, and free open teaching materials. By December 15, 2027, OSPI must submit a report to lawmakers on school policies that limit device use during instructional hours, barriers, and evidence-based recommendations. The report includes student input. This reporting duty ends June 30, 2028.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marko Liias

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Curtis King

    Republican • Senate

  • Deborah Krishnadasan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jesse Salomon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessica Bateman

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Lovick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Leonard Christian

    Republican • Senate

  • Noel Frame

    Democratic • Senate

  • Paul Harris

    Republican • Senate

  • Perry Dozier

    Republican • Senate

  • Sharon Shewmake

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 50

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 43 • No: 4 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 63 • No: 34 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 12

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/25/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 225, 2026 Laws.

    3/25/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/25/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/10/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/9/2026Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    3/9/2026House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/4/2026Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/4/2026Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

    3/4/2026Senate

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. ED - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/23/2026Senate

  15. Minority; do not pass.

    2/23/2026Senate

  16. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    2/23/2026Senate

  17. First reading, referred to Education.

    2/14/2026Senate

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/11/2026Senate

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/11/2026Senate

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/11/2026Senate

  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/10/2026Senate

  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/4/2026Senate

  23. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/4/2026Senate

  24. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/4/2026Senate

  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

    1/12/2026Senate

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