Bill > SB1600

This bill amends the Time Standardization Act to permanently establish daylight saving time as the standard time for the entire state of Illinois, starting on January 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous practice of changing clocks twice a year (advancing one hour in March and returning to standard time in November) and instead maintains daylight saving time year-round. The legislation references the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966 and modifies how time will be observed in Illinois, ensuring that all state institutions, government agencies, schools, contracts, and legal proceedings will now use this new permanent daylight saving time standard. This change means that clocks will no longer "fall back" in November or "spring forward" in March, providing a consistent time measurement throughout the year. The bill aims to provide stability in timekeeping and potentially offer benefits such as reduced confusion from time changes and potential energy savings associated with extended daylight hours.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1600&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104