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SCR 6

Urge Congress to make daylight saving time the permanent

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrew Brenner and 3 co-sponsors

Ohio urges Congress to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, eliminating twice-yearly clock changes across the United States.

Referred to committee
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Bill Summary · SCR 6

Legislative bill overview

SCR 6 is a concurrent resolution urging the U.S. Congress to enact legislation making daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The resolution does not itself change Ohio's timekeeping practices but instead advocates for federal action to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes that currently occur under the Uniform Time Act.

Why is this important

Permanent daylight saving time would affect sleep schedules, business operations, and daily routines for all Americans. This reflects ongoing national debate about time management practices, with supporters citing energy efficiency and activity benefits, while opponents cite health and safety concerns tied to disrupted circadian rhythms.

Potential points of contention

  • Health effects: Medical research suggests permanent daylight saving time (staying on "summer time") may disrupt sleep patterns and increase certain health risks, while some argue permanent standard time would be healthier
  • Energy consumption claims: Studies provide mixed evidence on whether permanent DST actually saves energy, contradicting traditional justifications for the practice
  • Regional preference variations: Different states and regions may prefer different permanent time standards, complicating uniform federal action and potentially disadvantaging Ohio's position relative to neighboring states

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

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