# New legislation proposes statewide smartphone ban in California

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california-15ff81/
- Published: 2026-04-17
- Type: Archive summary (AI-assisted summary of third-party reporting)
- Original outlet: hastingstribune
- Original report: https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california/article_505aedde-0291-5f9c-b934-99174bc9c953.html
- Topics: california
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> SAN JOSE, Calif. — A statewide ban on students using cellphones in school could come as early as next summer under newly proposed legislation.

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*Originally reported by hastingstribune. [Read more](https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california/article_505aedde-0291-5f9c-b934-99174bc9c953.html)*

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*Source: [https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california/article_505aedde-0291-5f9c-b934-99174bc9c953.html](https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california/article_505aedde-0291-5f9c-b934-99174bc9c953.html)*