HB1151

Time observance in Indiana.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1151 exempts Indiana from daylight saving time, setting the state to central standard time.

Indiana HB1151 amends the Indiana Code to exempt the state from daylight saving time, setting Indiana to central standard time. The bill directs the governor to petition the U.S. Department of Transportation to initiate proceedings under the Uniform Time Act of 1966. It prohibits state departments, agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions from employing any other time or adopting any statute, ordinance, or order providing for daylight saving time. Effective July 1, 2026, the governor must send a copy of the act to the U.S.

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History

Jan 15

House

Representative Payne added as coauthor

Jan 5

House

Coauthored by Representatives Sweet, Cash

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Patterson