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MO HB701

Prohibits the state from participating in Daylight Saving Time unless federal law is modified


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits the state from participating in Daylight Saving Time unless federal law is modified

AI Summary

This bill proposes a change to Missouri state law regarding Daylight Saving Time (DST), with specific provisions set to take effect on November 2, 2025. The legislation mandates that Missouri will permanently set its clocks back to standard time on that date and discontinue the practice of changing clocks twice annually. However, the bill includes a conditional clause that if the federal government modifies national DST regulations and adopts a new standard time, Missouri would adjust its clocks accordingly to conform with the federal standard. This bill reflects growing national discussions about the potential negative health and economic impacts of biannual time changes, and provides a mechanism for the state to opt out of DST while remaining flexible to potential future federal policy changes. The proposed law would effectively end Missouri's participation in the twice-yearly time shifts, keeping the state on a consistent standard time schedule unless federal law specifically mandates otherwise.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (on 05/15/2025)

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