HB172 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

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

Summary

HB 172 would require Alabama to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time if Congress changes federal law to allow it.

What This Bill Does

If Congress amends 15 U.S.C. § 260a to authorize year-round DST, Alabama would adopt Daylight Saving Time as the year-round standard for the entire state and its subdivisions. The change would apply to all of Alabama’s government entities, businesses, and residents that use time in daily life. The measure would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and signed by the governor (or becomes law by other means). It does not implement year-round DST by itself; it only triggers once federal law changes.

Who It Affects

• Residents and businesses in Alabama would follow year-round Daylight Saving Time if federal action occurs
• State and local government agencies, schools, and public services would operate on the year-round time schedule once authorized

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Alabama shall adopt Daylight Saving Time as the year-round standard if Congress amends 15 U.S.C. § 260a to authorize states to observe year-round DST
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or once 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