Nevada lawmakers are pushing for legislation to exempt the state from daylight saving time, following standard time year-round starting in 2026. Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch and state Sen. Robin Titus have introduced the “Lock the Clock Act” in an effort to stop the biannual changing of clocks. The move is supported by bipartisan leaders who believe it will have health benefits, with many states considering similar bills on daylight saving time this year.
Advocates argue that making daylight saving time permanent will reduce seasonal depression and benefit the economy. However, opponents point out that there will be longer dark mornings in the winter, leading to concerns about safety. The U.S. has tried implementing permanent daylight saving time in the past with mixed results.
Efforts to pass similar legislation at the federal level have stalled, with previous attempts facing opposition in the House of Representatives. President Donald Trump has expressed support for eliminating daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and costs. At the state level, gridlock persists as lawmakers consider the impact on commerce and fear going it alone in repealing daylight saving time.
Nevada legislators are hopeful for a different outcome this time, as they continue to advocate for ending the practice of changing clocks twice a year. If successful, Nevada will join Arizona and Hawaii in exempting themselves from daylight saving time, with the belief that other states will follow suit. Supporters of the bill emphasize the need for consistency and the potential health benefits of adopting standard time year-round.
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