HB502 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Time; to adopt Daylight Savings Time statewide if Congress amends Federal law to allow it.

Summary

HB 502 would have Alabama switch to Daylight Saving Time year-round, but only if Congress changes federal law to allow it.

What This Bill Does

The bill would require Alabama to adopt Daylight Saving Time year-round as the standard time for the entire state and all its political subdivisions, but only after Congress amends 15 U.S.C. § 260a to authorize year-round DST. It would apply statewide to every part of the state and its local governments. The change would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill passes and the Governor signs it (or it becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Residents and businesses across Alabama, who would follow year-round Daylight Saving Time if Congress changes federal law.
• State and local governments (political subdivisions) in Alabama, which would implement the year-round DST as the official time standard for their jurisdictions.

Key Provisions

• Alabama will adopt Daylight Saving Time year-round as the standard time if Congress amends 15 U.S.C. § 260a to authorize it.
• The change applies to the entire state of Alabama and all political subdivisions within the state.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Daylight Savings Time