Georgia passed permanent daylight saving time bill. Here’s why clocks still fall back
Key Points:
- Georgia passed a bill five years ago to make daylight saving time permanent, but it requires congressional approval to take effect.
- The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act in July, which would allow states to adopt year-round daylight saving time.
- The bill has stalled in the Senate and has not yet reached the president’s desk, with the 119th Congress ending on January 3, 2027.
- If the Senate does not pass the bill before then, the legislative process will need to restart with the new Congress.