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S2179Introduced in the Senate

Repeals daylight savings time in the state and follow the “United States Standard Eastern Time” as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of 1966, 15 U.S.C. § 260(a).

IntroducedSenate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Introduced by Thomas Paolino, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STANDARD AND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME - Repeals daylight savings time in the state and follow the “United States Standard Eastern Time” as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of 1966, 15 U.S.C. § 260(a).

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study · April 8, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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