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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Massachusetts time zones. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to establish "Atlantic Standard Time" as the standard time within the state, exempting it from daylight saving time changes under the federal Uniform Time Act. The bill also requires the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to convene an educational task force to study the impact of school start times on student academic performance, and directs the governor to petition the U.S. Department of Transportation to officially place Massachusetts within the "Atlantic Standard Time" zone.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
John Keenan (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2827 (on 04/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2073 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2073.pdf |
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