HB321 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes KitchensSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Brett EasterbrookCorley EllisRhett MarquesEd OliverConnie C. RoweChris SellsMatt SimpsonKyle SouthScott StadthagenRodney Sullivan

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

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

Summary

HB321 would require Alabama to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time if Congress changes federal law to allow it.

What This Bill Does

The bill only takes effect if Congress amends federal law to let states observe Daylight Saving Time year-round. If that happens, Alabama would adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time as the standard time for the entire state and all its political subdivisions. The change would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and the governor signs it (or it becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and businesses would keep the clocks on year-round Daylight Saving Time, affecting daily schedules and timekeeping.
• State and local governments across Alabama would implement and enforce the year-round Daylight Saving Time across the state and its political subdivisions.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: If Congress amends 15 U.S.C. §260a to allow year-round Daylight Saving Time, Alabama shall adopt year-round DST as the standard time for the entire state and all political subdivisions.
• Section 2: 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 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Daylight Savings Time