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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth. Provides that the Commonwealth shall observe Eastern Standard Time year-round upon the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland enacting legislation providing that United States Eastern Standard Time shall be observed in all parts of the respective district or state year-round.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Virginia law to establish permanent Eastern Standard Time (EST) year-round, meaning the Commonwealth would no longer observe Daylight Saving Time. The key provision is that this change would only take effect if Congress passes a law allowing states to observe EST permanently, and also requires the District of Columbia and Maryland to enact similar legislation. The bill clarifies that "United States Eastern Standard Time" refers to the standard time as defined in federal law (15 U.S.C. § 261), and it removes references to Eastern Daylight Time from existing statutes, ensuring all legal and administrative matters in Virginia would operate on EST consistently.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB541 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB541/text/SB541E |
| General Laws and Technology Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB541/text/SB541AS1 |
| General Laws and Technology Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB541/text/SB541ASC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB541/text/SB541 |
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