Bill > S00297

This bill establishes a task force on daylight saving time to comprehensively study the potential impacts of New York state opting out of the practice of changing clocks twice a year. The task force will be composed of 8 members appointed by various state leaders, including the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and minority leaders. The task force's responsibilities include examining potential health risks associated with daylight saving time (such as increased heart attack rates), evaluating economic and social disruptions caused by clock changes, analyzing the effects on morning activities, traffic, and crime, and reviewing the historical context and existing studies on daylight saving time. Additionally, the task force will investigate the positions of neighboring states and the federal government, identify regulations that would be affected by eliminating daylight saving time, and ultimately make recommendations about whether New York should continue or opt out of the practice. By April 1, 2026, the task force is required to submit a detailed report to the governor and legislature, including findings, conclusions, and potential legislative or regulatory proposals. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S297