SB541
Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 13, 2026
Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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 amendment (11-Y 4-N)
- 02/13/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 02/13/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/13/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
