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IL HB5400
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Didech
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AI Summary
- Exempts Illinois from daylight saving time under the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966, establishing permanent year-round U.S. standard central time
- Implementation is contingent on Iowa and Missouri first adopting exemptions from daylight saving time, taking effect the following January 1st
- Amends the Time Standardization Act to eliminate the current practice of advancing clocks one hour in March and retarding them in November
- Cites findings that seasonal clock changes disrupt health, safety, education, and the economy, and that major sleep medicine organizations recommend permanent standard time over permanent daylight saving time
- Notes that coordination with contiguous states on timekeeping is essential for commerce convenience
Legislative Description
PERMANENT STANDARD TIME
Last Action
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government Administration3/4/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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