Bill > HR1630

This bill proposes to modify the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to allow states more flexibility in observing daylight saving time (DST). Specifically, the bill would permit states to choose to observe daylight saving time year-round, instead of the current system where states must switch between standard time and daylight saving time. Under the proposed changes, states could legally opt to remain on daylight saving time throughout the entire year, rather than being required to change their clocks twice annually. The bill amends the existing law to give states broader discretion in time zone management, allowing them to either exempt themselves from time changes, apply standard time, or maintain daylight saving time continuously across their entire state or within specific time zones. This change would provide state legislatures with more autonomy in deciding how to handle time transitions, potentially eliminating the biannual clock changes that have been criticized for disrupting sleep patterns and causing other potential negative effects.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1630/all-info