SB364

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," providing for Atlantic standard time; and prohibiting the use of daylight saving time.

Introduced·3/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB364 establishes Atlantic standard time as the sole legal time standard and prohibits daylight saving time.

Pennsylvania SB364 amends the 1887 law establishing a uniform time standard in the state. It sets Atlantic standard time as the official time, prohibiting daylight saving time. The bill directs the Governor to request the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to place Pennsylvania in the Atlantic time zone. If approved, the Governor must notify the Legislative Reference Bureau. The changes will take effect on the first Sunday in November following the notice and on the Monday after the last Sunday in October for the daylight saving time prohibition.

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History

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government