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Yes: 82 • No: 49
WisconsinAB22025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to amend 119.04 (1); to create 120.12 (29) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
Sponsored By: Brent Jacobson (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Rules apply to first class city school board
In the first class city school district, these rules apply to the local school board. They do not apply to the state commissioner or to schools moved to the opportunity schools and partnership program, unless a law or a contract says so. This sets who must follow the rules. It does not change school funding.
Schools must ban phones during class
By July 1, 2026, every school board must adopt a rule that bans student use of wireless devices during class. The rule must define devices to include cell phones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices. It must allow use in an emergency or perceived threat, for a student’s health care, for IEP or 504 plan needs, and when a teacher allows it for classwork. The board may add other exceptions that help learning or well-being. The rule can set penalties, like taking the device for the rest of the school day.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Chanz Green
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Amanda Nedweski
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 10/14/2025
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 29, Noes 4
Yes: 29 • No: 4
House vote • 2/19/2025
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 53, Noes 45
Yes: 53 • No: 45
Actions Timeline
Published 11-1-2025
10/31/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 10-31-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 42
10/31/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 10-29-2025
10/29/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 10-20-2025
10/20/2025HouseLRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
10/20/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 29, Noes 4
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
4/11/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Education, Ayes 4, Noes 1
4/11/2025SenateExecutive action taken
4/11/2025SenatePublic hearing held
3/13/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Education
2/21/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
2/20/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/19/2025HouseRead a third time and passed, Ayes 53, Noes 45
2/19/2025HouseRules suspended
2/19/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/19/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
2/19/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
2/19/2025HouseRead a second time
2/19/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
2/19/2025
Bill Text
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