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SB541

Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Feb. 11, 2026
Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (11-Y 4-N)

Chief Patron:
Richard Stuart (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.

Provides that the Commonwealth shall observe Eastern Standard Time year-round upon the enactment by Congress of a law allowing states to observe Eastern Standard Time year-round.
  • Bill History

  • 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101613D
  • 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
  • 02/11/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
  • 02/11/2026 - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (11-Y 4-N)

Full text and vote history:

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