Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 9 — Eastern Daylight Time; Commonwealth shall observe year-round upon enactment by Congress, etc.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill allows year-round Eastern Daylight Time if Congress permits it.

This legislation will enable the Commonwealth to observe Eastern Daylight Time throughout the year, but only if Congress enacts a law permitting states to do so. It aims to make daylight saving time permanent in the Commonwealth.

Summary

Time zone; permanent daylight saving time in the Commonwealth. Provides that the Commonwealth shall observe Eastern Daylight Time (Eastern Standard Time, advanced one hour) year-round upon the enactment by Congress of a law allowing states to observe Eastern Daylight Time year-round.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Committee on Rules

  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101668D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 9 do?
Time zone; permanent daylight saving time in the Commonwealth. Provides that the Commonwealth shall observe Eastern Daylight Time (Eastern Standard Time, advanced one hour) year-round upon the enactment by Congress of a law allowing states to observe Eastern Daylight Time year-round.
Who sponsors HB 9?
HB 9 is sponsored by Joseph P. McNamara.
What is the current status of HB 9?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 9?
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