Bill > A04531

This bill eliminates daylight savings time in New York State by amending existing laws to remove references to seasonal time changes and establishing a permanent standard time. Specifically, the bill modifies the General Construction Law to exempt New York from the federal Uniform Time Act's daylight savings time provisions, prohibiting state and local government departments and agencies from using or adopting any time standard other than the standard time of the 75th meridian west of Greenwich. The bill also updates the Public Service Law to remove language related to daylight savings time and repeals a specific section of the New York City Administrative Code. The changes will not take effect until January 1, 2028, providing ample time for public and private sectors to prepare for the transition to a consistent, year-round time standard. By eliminating the biannual time changes, the bill aims to address potential disruptions to sleep patterns, health, and productivity associated with switching between standard and daylight savings time.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4531