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VA HB9
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph McNamara
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AI Summary
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Establishes permanent year-round United States Eastern Daylight Time throughout Virginia, eliminating the biannual clock changes between standard and daylight saving time
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Amends § 1-253 of the Code of Virginia to require all laws, regulations, contracts, public schools, and state institutions to operate under Eastern Daylight Time at all times
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Defines "United States Eastern Daylight Time" as the standard time advanced by one hour, as described in 15 U.S.C. § 261
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Delays implementation until Congress enacts an amendment to 15 U.S.C. § 260 or other applicable federal law authorizing states to observe daylight saving time year-round
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Includes language ensuring the state law does not conflict with federal law or U.S. Secretary of Transportation orders regarding time zones and interstate commerce
Legislative Description
Eastern Daylight Time; Commonwealth shall observe year-round upon enactment by Congress, etc.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
2/6/2026