VirginiaVirginia public deadlines and contracts would follow Eastern time
Virginia government deadlines, public schools, and contracts would use Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time, depending on which is in effect.
What it does
State and local deadlines, public schools, and Virginia contracts would use Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time, depending on which is in effect. The act would take effect only after a legal trigger, but the printed text does not clearly show which one.
Argument forUsing one stated time standard for public duties, schools, and contracts could help people know when actions are due.
Argument againstIf Virginia’s time differs from nearby places, people who cross state lines for work or school could face confusion about schedules and deadlines.
More detail
Virginia laws and public activities would use Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time, depending on which is in effect. The rule covers state and local government actions and deadlines, public schools and institutions, and contracts made or performed in Virginia. The text says this rule must not conflict with federal time-zone law or authorized federal transportation orders. The printed amendment does not clearly show which legal trigger must occur before the act takes effect. The act takes effect after a legal trigger described in section 2, but the printed amendment does not clearly show which trigger applies.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Mar 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Mar 2Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Mar 1Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 24Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Feb 24Read first timeMinor
- Feb 24Placed on Calendar
- Feb 17Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)Passed Senate
- Feb 16Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
- Feb 16General Laws and Technology Amendment agreed toMajor
- Feb 16Read second timeMinor
- Feb 13Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Feb 13Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Feb 13Rules suspended
- Feb 11Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (11-Y 4-N)Minor
- Feb 11Senate committee offered
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on General Laws and TechnologyMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101613DIntroduced
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