NY A08106

Establishes an 8-member task force on daylight saving time, with 2 members appointed by the governor, 2 by the senate president, 2 by the assembly speaker, and 1 each by the minority leaders of both chambers

Task force will study potential health risks of daylight saving time (such as heart attacks), effects on morning activities, traffic, and crime rates

Examines whether changing clocks twice annually is economically or socially disruptive and whether daylight saving time currently provides benefits to New York

Reviews positions and potential legislation from neighboring states and the federal government, as well as regulations that would be affected by eliminating daylight saving time

Report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations due to the governor and legislature by April 1, 2026; task force expires December 31, 2027