SB1600

GOVERNMENT-TECH

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1600 makes daylight saving time the year-round standard time starting January 1, 2026.

Illinois SB1600 amends the Time Standardization Act to establish daylight saving time as the year-round standard time for the state. Effective January 1, 2026, the bill changes the current practice of advancing and retarding time to maintain daylight saving time. This change affects all state institutions, local governments, and public schools in Illinois. The bill ensures that the state's time aligns with the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 3

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Dec 15, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy