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VA HB1486

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sam Rasoul

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Virginia public schools to provide instruction on the addictive potential of time spent using electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and other smart devices
  • Adds screen time education to existing required instruction on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, hemp products intended for smoking, and gambling
  • Amends § 22.1-206 of the Code of Virginia to include this new instructional requirement
  • Directs the Board of Education to prescribe the specific curriculum for screen time addiction instruction

Legislative Description

Public schools; student instruction; addictive potential of time spent using certain electr. device.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Public Education2/19/2026
Education and Health2/11/2026
Education: K-121/30/2026
Education1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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