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SB 2926

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

104th Regular Session Introduced by Darby Hills and 1 co-sponsor

SB 2926 introduces modifications to Illinois daylight saving time observance, currently pending committee review of specific provisions and implementation details.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
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Bill Summary · SB 2926

Legislative bill overview

SB 2926 proposes changes to Illinois' observance of daylight saving time, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available filing information. The bill was recently introduced by Senator Jil Tracy and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having just completed its first reading and been referred to committee assignments.

Why is this important

Daylight saving time policy affects public health, energy consumption, and daily routines for all Illinois residents. Changes to DST observance can impact sleep patterns, accident rates, and energy usage, making this a substantive quality-of-life issue with measurable consequences for millions of people.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal compliance concerns - Any state DST changes must align with federal law under the Uniform Time Act, which allows states to remain on standard time year-round but restricts permanent daylight saving time without federal approval
  • Economic and health trade-offs - Research shows mixed results on DST's actual energy savings and documented concerns about increased heart attacks and traffic accidents during transition periods
  • Regional coordination - Illinois' policy must coordinate with neighboring states to avoid border-area scheduling conflicts that inconvenience businesses and commuters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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