Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB541 — Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.

This bill aims to keep the Commonwealth on Eastern Standard Time year-round without changing to Daylight Saving Time. It proposes that the time remain consistent throughout the year.

Summary

Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 1-253.

  • 1-253

    except during the period when the

    Strikes “except during the period when the”.

  • 1-253

    United States Eastern Daylight Time → at all times

    Replaces “United States Eastern Daylight Time” with “at all times”.

  • 1-253

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 1-253

    United States

    Strikes “United States”.

  • 1-253

    U.S.

    Inserts “U.S.”.

  • 1-253

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 1-253

    , or the United States Eastern

    Strikes “, or the United States Eastern”.

  • 1-253

    Daylight Time

    Strikes “Daylight Time”.

  • 1-253

    , when and during such is in effect

    Strikes “, when and during such is in effect”.

  • 1-253

    For purposes of this section, "United States Eastern

    Inserts “For purposes of this section, "United States Eastern”.

  • 1-253

    Standard

    Inserts “Standard”.

  • 1-253

    Time" means the standard time, as described in 15 U.S.C. § 261.

    Inserts “Time" means the standard time, as described in 15 U.S.C. § 261.”.

Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  7. H Read first time

  8. H Placed on Calendar

  9. S Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

  10. S Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)

  11. S General Laws and Technology Amendment agreed to

  12. S Read second time

  13. S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  14. S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)

  15. S Rules suspended

  16. S Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (11-Y 4-N)

  17. S Senate committee offered

  18. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  19. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101613D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 17 voted No

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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Votes

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading)

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36004
Total 36004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Not Voting
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Not Voting
Todd E. Pillion — Not Voting
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Read third time and passed Senate

Passed 24 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 241600
Total 241600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Nay
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Nay
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Nay
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Nay
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Nay
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Nay
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Nay
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB541 do?
Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth.
Who sponsors SB541?
SB541 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB541?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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