Changes Virginia to Year-Round Daylight Time
Virginia · HB9 · Introduced Dec 19, 2025
Why it matters
Virginians would no longer change their clocks in spring and fall. The change cannot happen unless Congress first allows states to keep daylight time.
What it does
- Would replace the state's standard time rule with daylight time year-round
- Takes effect only after federal law allows states to keep daylight time all year
- Changes only the state time rule in Virginia's code, section 1-253
Status
Latest action (2026-07-21): Continued from last session
About this bill
Would make Virginia observe Eastern Daylight Time all year, once federal law allows states to do so. The change would apply across the state.
Eastern Daylight Time; Commonwealth shall observe year-round upon enactment by Congress, etc.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some groups would likely say a single year-round time would end the yearly clock change. They may also say evening daylight helps businesses and families.
💬 The case against
Some health and sleep groups would likely say morning darkness in winter could be harmful. They may also say Virginia should wait for other states.
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