Puerto RicoPC 080820th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para prohibir el uso de dispositivos electrónicos personales por parte de los estudiantes en las instituciones educativas públicas de Puerto Rico hasta octavo grado; establecer las excepciones a dicha prohibición; y para oh·os fines relacionados

Sponsored By: Jorge Navarro Suárez (PNP), Luis ‘Josean' Jiménez Torres (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Schools must provide device storage and parent contact

The Puerto Rico Department of Education sets rules to carry out the device ban. Rules name who keeps custody, and how schools receive, store, and return devices. Rules define allowed use and exceptions, and set steps for handling noncompliance. Schools must give students reasonable ways to reach parents or guardians during the day. Schools must provide a safe place to store devices and teach safe tech use outside school hours. The Department must inform parents, teachers, and students about the new rules.

Personal devices banned for grades 8 and below

Students in Puerto Rico public schools through 8th grade cannot use personal electronic devices during school hours. The ban covers recess and any school-run activity in the school day. It includes phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, headphones, and gaming devices. Students may use a device for class only under a teacher’s direct supervision. In a duly justified emergency, staff may let a student call parents, guardians, or 911 with prior authorization. A student with an approved medical or disability accommodation from a licensed doctor may use a device.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jorge Navarro Suárez

    PNP • House

  • Luis ‘Josean' Jiménez Torres

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 15

Senate vote 11/13/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 21 • No: 4 • Other: 1

House vote 10/16/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 35 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 185 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    12/30/2025House
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    12/8/2025House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    11/20/2025Senate
  4. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    11/18/2025House
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    11/18/2025House
  6. Cuerpo de Origen concurre con enmiendas

    11/18/2025House
  7. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    11/13/2025Senate
  8. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    11/13/2025House
  9. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    11/13/2025Senate
  10. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    11/12/2025Senate
  11. Entirillado del Informe

    11/12/2025House
  12. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    11/12/2025House
  13. Referido a Comisión(es)

    10/20/2025House
  14. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    10/20/2025Senate
  15. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    10/16/2025Senate
  16. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    10/16/2025House
  17. Aprobado sin enmiendas

    10/16/2025House
  18. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    10/16/2025House
  19. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    10/14/2025House
  20. 1er Informe Comisión rendido sin enmiendas

    10/14/2025House
  21. Reunión Ejecutiva: Oficina de la Comisión

    10/7/2025House
  22. Reunión Ejecutiva: Oficina de la Comisión

    10/2/2025House
  23. Referido a Comisión(es)

    8/25/2025House
  24. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    8/25/2025House
  25. Radicado

    8/21/2025House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    11/18/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    10/16/2025

  • Radicado

    8/21/2025

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