HB508 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

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

Summary

HB 508 would require Alabama to adopt Daylight Saving Time year-round if Congress changes federal law to allow it.

What This Bill Does

If Congress amends federal law (15 U.S.C. § 260a) to permit states to observe Daylight Saving Time year-round, Alabama would adopt that year-round time across the entire state. The change would apply to the whole state and all of its political subdivisions (counties and municipalities). The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• All residents and businesses in Alabama, as the entire state would switch to year-round Daylight Saving Time if federal law changes.
• State and local governments within Alabama (its political subdivisions), which would be required to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time statewide.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: If Congress amends 15 U.S.C. § 260a to authorize states to observe Daylight Saving Time year-round, Alabama shall adopt Daylight Saving Time as the year-round standard of time for the entire state and all of its political subdivisions.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law by other means.

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