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VA HB9

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McNamara

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes permanent year-round United States Eastern Daylight Time throughout Virginia, eliminating the biannual clock changes between standard and daylight saving time

  • 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

  • Defines "United States Eastern Daylight Time" as the standard time advanced by one hour, as described in 15 U.S.C. § 261

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules12/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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