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CA SB1197
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roger Niello
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AI Summary
- Repeals daylight saving time in California and establishes year-round Pacific standard time for the state and all political subdivisions
- Requires a two-thirds legislative vote to pass, amending Proposition 7 which voters approved in November 2018
- Cites recommendations from the California Medical Association, California Sleep Society, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine advising against permanent daylight saving time due to health impacts
- Exempts California from federal daylight saving time requirements under 15 U.S.C. Section 260a, which permits states to opt out
- Includes a provision that if the federal government adopts year-round daylight saving time, California would automatically conform to that federal standard
Legislative Description
Permanent standard time.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/4/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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