HB119

Amending the act of April 13, 1887 (P.L.21, No.18), entitled "An act for the establishment of a uniform standard of time throughout the Commonwealth," prohibiting the use of daylight saving time.

Introduced·1/16/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB119 prohibits the use of daylight saving time in the state.

Pennsylvania HB119 amends the 1887 act establishing a uniform standard of time to prohibit the use of daylight saving time. The bill declares that the sole and uniform legal standard of time in Pennsylvania will be eastern standard time, with no exceptions for daylight saving time. The amendment applies to all existing and future acts, ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders. The change will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

9:30 AM

Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (h) Hearing

History

Jan 16, 2025

House

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations