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Massachusetts HouseS2581

An Act to promote student learning and mental health

Passed 129–25Party-line

What it does: Requires each district to have a policy prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices during the school day, with exceptions for disability, health and emergencies, and to teach social media risks. Bars social media accounts for under-14s, and for ages 14-15 without parental consent. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: On passing to be engrossed, in conc

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The tally

Yes 129 · No 25 · Not voting 3

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats12623
Republicans2230
Other or unknown party100

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (157)

Yes 129

No 25

Not voting 3

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.