CHAPTER 5. DECORUM AND DEBATE

Rule 5.1. Decorum

            A. Every person shall confine himself to civil and decorous language and behavior when addressing the House or any committee thereof.

            B.(1) The use of personal electronic devices within the House Chamber and within a committee room when a legislative body is convened therein shall be limited and not used in a disruptive manner. Any such device shall be muted in the House Chamber or a committee room when a legislative body is convened therein.

            (2) The provisions of Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph shall not apply to the Sergeant at Arms, assistant sergeants at arms, capitol security officers, or first responders when on duty.

            Mason's Manual: Sec. 121, 122, and 575

            HR 3, 1973; HR 4, 1st Ex. Sess., 1988; HR 26, 2024, eff. April 9, 2024.