HB 9 VA
Eastern Daylight Time; Commonwealth shall observe year-round upon enactment by Congress, etc.
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Summary
This bill would authorize Virginia to observe Eastern Daylight Time year-round as permanent time. Currently, Virginia observes Eastern Standard Time in winter months and Eastern Daylight Time during daylight saving time periods. The bill would allow Virginia to adopt permanent Eastern Daylight Time if Congress enacts legislation permitting states to do so. This would eliminate the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time in Virginia.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 1-253 of the Code of Virginia, relating to time zone; permanent daylight saving time in the Commonwealth.
Sponsor (1)
- Joseph P. McNamara Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Dec 19, 2025 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101668D · lower
- Dec 19, 2025 Referred to Committee on Rules · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 6, 2026 Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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