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HB 1223

Daylight saving time; mandating year-round standard time; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Avery Frix and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill eliminates daylight saving time, imposing year-round standard time with earlier winter sunsets and potential interstate coordination issues.

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 54
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Bill Summary · HB 1223

Legislative bill overview

HB 1223 proposes to eliminate daylight saving time in Oklahoma and establish year-round standard time as the permanent time zone. The bill would keep the state on Central Standard Time throughout the year, removing the biannual clock adjustments.

Why is this important

Daylight saving time affects daily routines, sleep patterns, energy consumption, and economic activity. Adopting permanent standard time would eliminate seasonal time changes, but could alter when sunrise/sunset occurs relative to daily schedules, with particular impact on evening daylight hours during winter months.

Potential points of contention

  • Evening darkness in winter: Year-round standard time means the sun would set around 5:15 PM in December, potentially affecting evening activities, retail hours, and perceived daylight during winter months
  • Interstate coordination: Oklahoma's time policy affects commerce and communication with neighboring states; unilateral changes could create scheduling complications
  • Federal law constraints: States have limited authority under the Uniform Time Act; permanent standard time may face federal approval or may require approval only for permanent daylight time, creating legal ambiguity

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

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