Public schools; student instruction, addictive potential of time spent using certain electr. device.
Commonwealth of VirginiaVirginiaPublic schools; student instruction; addictive potential of time spent using certain electronic devices. Requires instruction concerning time spent using electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and other smart devices and the addictive potential thereof to be provided by the public schools as prescribed by the Board of Education. This bill is identical to HB 1486.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Apr 6, 2026
- 220 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
VA SB 568 · PassedApr 6
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Bill details
- Last action
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0319) · Apr 6, 2026
Sponsors
GSGlen SturtevantSenator · Republican · SD-012Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
CNChristie New CraigSenator · Republican · SD-019
BDBill DeStephSenator · Republican · SD-020
DDDanny DiggsSenator · Republican · SD-024
TDTara DurantSenator · Republican · SD-027
TFTimmy FrenchSenator · Republican · SD-001
THTravis HackworthSenator · Republican · SD-005
CHChris HeadSenator · Republican · SD-003
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EBEmily BrewerSenator · Republican · SD-017
RMRyan McDougleSenator · Republican · SD-026
MOMark ObenshainSenator · Republican · SD-002
MPMark PeakeSenator · Republican · SD-008
SPStella PekarskySenator · Democrat · SD-036
TPTodd PillionSenator · Republican · SD-006
BRBryce ReevesSenator · Republican · SD-028
WSWilliam StanleySenator · Republican · SD-007
RSRichard StuartSenator · Republican · SD-025
DSDavid SuetterleinSenator · Republican · SD-004
SVSchuyler VanValkenburgSenator · Democrat · SD-016
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0319)
Apr 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 319 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026Senate
Mar 31, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse
Mar 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB568)Senate
Mar 30, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate
Mar 30, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB568ER)Senate
Show 36 earlier actions
Mar 30, 2026EnrolledSenate
Mar 11, 2026House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)Senate
Mar 10, 2026Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A)House
Mar 10, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substituteHouse
Mar 10, 2026committee substitute agreed toHouse
Mar 10, 2026Read third timeHouse
Mar 9, 2026Passed by for the dayHouse
Mar 6, 2026Read second timeHouse
Mar 5, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB568)Senate
Mar 4, 2026Committee substitute printed 26109070D-H1House
Mar 4, 2026Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N)House
Mar 3, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB568)Senate
Mar 3, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)House
Mar 3, 2026House subcommittee offeredHouse
Feb 26, 2026Assigned HED sub: K-12 SubcommitteeHouse
Feb 20, 2026Referred to Committee on EducationHouse
Feb 20, 2026Read first timeHouse
Feb 20, 2026Placed on CalendarHouse
Feb 16, 2026Blank ActionSenate
Feb 16, 2026Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 16, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 16, 2026Rules suspendedSenate
Feb 16, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate
Feb 16, 2026Education and Health Substitute agreed toSenate
Feb 16, 2026Read second timeSenate
Feb 13, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate
Feb 13, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate
Feb 13, 2026Rules suspendedSenate
Feb 12, 2026Committee substitute printed 26107469D-S1Senate
Feb 12, 2026Senate committee offeredSenate
Feb 12, 2026Senate subcommittee offeredSenate
Feb 12, 2026Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)Senate
Feb 5, 2026Assigned Education sub: Public EducationSenate
Jan 30, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB568)Senate
Jan 14, 2026Referred to Committee on Education and HealthSenate
Jan 14, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104877DSenate
Recorded votes
Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)Feb 12, 2026 · Senate · 15 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 13, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 16, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 16, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Mar 3, 2026 · House · 10 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N)Mar 4, 2026 · House · 21 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A)Mar 10, 2026 · House · 99 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)Mar 11, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 4 nayPassedPassed
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