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HB9

Eastern Daylight Time; Commonwealth shall observe year-round upon enactment by Congress, etc.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 6, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

Chief Patron:
Joe McNamara (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Time zone; permanent daylight saving time in the Commonwealth.

Provides that the Commonwealth shall observe Eastern Daylight Time (Eastern Standard Time, advanced one hour) year-round upon the enactment by Congress of a law allowing states to observe Eastern Daylight Time year-round.
  • Bill History

  • 12/19/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101668D
  • 12/19/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
  • 01/31/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
  • 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  • 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
  • 02/06/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

Full text and vote history:

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