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19 states could adopt permanent daylight saving time if Congress approves

The Sunshine Protection Act would allow states to opt out of standard time and move to permanent DST.

Published Sep 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

If Congress gives its OK to the Sunshine Protection Act – and that’s a big “if” – 19 states are poised to enact permanent daylight saving time.