Illinois · Senate Bill 2427 · 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE

SB 2427 Sponsored by Cristina Castro Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 7, 2025
  2. In committee Feb 7, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 9, 2025
  4. Passed the House Apr 16, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 29, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 28, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the…

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Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time: (1) when a teacher or instructor has authorized the student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes; (2) in an emergency or in response to an imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual; (3) when a licensed physician determines that the possession or use of a wireless communication device is necessary for the health or well-being of the student; or (4) to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan developed under Section 504; or (5) when the wireless communication device is necessary for students who are English learners to access learning materials. Prohibits a district from enforcing the policy through fees, fines, the deployment of a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement officer. Requires each school board to review the effectiveness of its wireless communication device policy at least every 3 years.

Every action

109 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  5. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  6. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  7. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  8. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  9. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  10. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  11. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  13. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  14. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Education; 014-000-000 · Senate Education
  15. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
  16. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  17. SenateSecond Reading
  18. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
  19. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
  20. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  21. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
  22. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  23. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  24. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  25. HouseArrived in House
  26. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  27. HouseFirst Reading
  28. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  29. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michelle Mussman
  30. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  31. CommitteeAssigned to Education Policy Committee · House Education Policy
  32. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  33. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  35. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  36. HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  37. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  38. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  39. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  40. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee · House Education Policy
  41. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote · House Education Policy
  42. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 010-001-001 · House Education Policy
  43. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
  44. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  45. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  47. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  48. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  49. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  50. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  51. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
  52. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  53. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025
  54. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  55. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000 · House Rules
  56. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  57. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee · House Education Policy
  58. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  59. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  60. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  61. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  62. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  63. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  64. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  65. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  66. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  67. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  68. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  69. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee · House Education Policy
  70. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee · House Education Policy
  71. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 012-000-000 · House Education Policy
  72. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  73. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  74. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  75. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  76. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  77. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  78. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
  79. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  80. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-003-001
  81. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
  82. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled
  83. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  84. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  85. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  86. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  87. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 4
  88. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 4 - April 28, 2026
  89. SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro
  90. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  91. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro
  92. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  93. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education · Senate Assignments
  94. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education · Senate Assignments
  95. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000 · Senate Education
  96. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000 · Senate Education
  97. SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-002-000
  98. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 055-002-000
  99. SenateSenate Concurs
  100. SenatePassed Both Houses
  101. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  2. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  3. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date July 28, 2026
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0657

Roll calls

9 recorded votes: 4 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
Apr 9, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 102–3
Apr 16, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 102 No 3 Not voting 13
Democrats: 74 yes, 0 no Republicans: 28 yes, 3 no
How each member voted

Yes · 102

No · 3

Not voting · 4

Excused · 9

House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 55–2
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 2 Not voting 2
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 16 yes, 2 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

No · 2

Not voting · 2

House Floor Amendment No. 4 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 55–2
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 2 Not voting 2
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 16 yes, 2 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

No · 2

Not voting · 2

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 18, 2025 Senate Education Education - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

 14–0
May 7, 2025 House Education Policy Education Policy - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 10

No · 1

Not voting · 2

 Passed 10–1
Mar 25, 2026 House Education Policy House Floor Amendment No. 4 - Education Policy - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 1

 Passed 12–0
May 28, 2026 Senate Education House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

 Passed 14–0
May 28, 2026 Senate Education House Floor Amendment No. 4 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

 Passed 14–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 44 cosponsors: 39 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

All 44 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.