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VA SB541

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Stuart

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes permanent Eastern Standard Time year-round in Virginia by eliminating the observance of Daylight Saving Time
  • Amends § 1-253 of the Code of Virginia to remove all references to Eastern Daylight Time
  • Applies to all state laws, regulations, public schools, state institutions, political subdivisions, and contracts performed in Virginia
  • Includes provision that the law shall not contravene federal law or U.S. Secretary of Transportation orders regarding time zones
  • Takes effect only when the District of Columbia and Maryland both enact similar legislation to observe Eastern Standard Time year-round

Legislative Description

Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/24/2026
General Laws and Technology1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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