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RI S2179
RI S2179Repeals daylight savings time in the state and follow the “United States Standard Eastern Time” as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of 1966, 15 U.S.C. § 260(a).
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would repeal daylight savings time in the state and follow the “United States Standard Eastern Time” as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of 1966, 15 U.S.C. § 260(a). This act would take effect upon passage and enactment by a law of a permanent year-round “United States Eastern Standard Time” in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, in substantially the same form as § 42-5.2-1 and upon a date agreed upon by all five (5) states.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the current practice of daylight saving time, which involves advancing clocks by one hour during warmer months, and instead permanently adopts "United States Standard Eastern Time" year-round. This means the state will no longer observe the clock changes mandated by the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966, which allows states to opt into or out of daylight saving time. The bill specifies that this change will only take effect if all five New England states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) enact similar legislation for permanent year-round Eastern Standard Time, and a date for this transition is agreed upon by all of them.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Thomas Paolino (R)*,
Frank Ciccone (D),
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Todd Patalano (D),
Gordon Rogers (R),
David Tikoian (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2179.pdf |
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