Exempts the state of Missouri from the observance of Daylight Saving Time
SB 596 exempts the state of Missouri from observing Daylight Saving Time (DST), meaning Missouri will no longer adjust clocks forward or backward for DST changes. This bill directly affects Missouri's state laws and timekeeping practices, removing the requirement for the state to follow federal DST schedules. The key provision is a simple legislative exemption, not a new policy or mechanism. Missouri residents will continue to follow standard time year-round without the biannual clock changes. (Note: This is a procedural bill; no further policy changes are implemented.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2025
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4
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2
Committee
2
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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David Gregory
RRepublican
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