HB2071

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-401, relative to time.

Introduced·1/23/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2071 establishes year-round standard time starting from the second Sunday in March 2027.

Tennessee HB2071 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-401, to mandate that the state and its political subdivisions observe standard time year-round, beginning on the second Sunday in March 2027. This change aligns with federal guidelines outlined in 15 U.S.C. §§ 261-263. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Feb 4

House

Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

Intro., P1C.