DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SB 2926 would exempt Illinois from the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966, which requires states to observe daylight saving time by changing clocks twice yearly. This would keep Illinois on Central Standard Time year-round, eliminating the need to adjust clocks in March (spring forward) and November (fall back). The bill affects all state government operations, public schools, businesses, and contracts operating under Illinois time laws by removing the requirement for biannual clock changes. The exemption would take effect on January 1 of the first year following when Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin also opt out of daylight saving time.