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SB 1072

Exempts the state of Missouri from the observance of Daylight Saving Time

2026 Regular Session

Missouri would permanently remain on standard time year-round, exempting the state from federal Daylight Saving Time observance and creating potential scheduling misalignments with neighboring states.

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Bill Summary · SB 1072

Legislative bill overview

SB 1072 would exempt Missouri from participating in Daylight Saving Time (DST), allowing the state to remain on standard time year-round. This would require Missouri to operate independently of the federal DST system that most states observe from March through November.

Why is this important

States that remain on standard time year-round currently operate outside federal DST guidelines, which can create scheduling complications for interstate commerce, transportation, and media broadcasts. If passed, Missouri would join Hawaii and most of Arizona in this practice, potentially affecting business coordination with neighboring states and federal regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Interstate commerce friction: Missouri businesses coordinating with neighboring states on different time schedules could face operational challenges with scheduling, meetings, and deliveries
  • Federal compliance questions: The bill may conflict with the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which allows states to opt out of DST but requires year-round standard time adherence; Missouri would need to verify legal authority
  • Public health and economic debate: Research shows mixed effects on sleep patterns, energy consumption, and economic productivity; supporters cite benefits while critics worry about darker winter evenings affecting safety and commerce

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

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