NYC Council Member Proposes Bill to End Daylight Saving Time

The legislation aims to implement Permanent Standard Time year-round for New York state.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:37pm

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A serene, nostalgic painting of a lone clock tower on a city street, its face illuminated by warm, angled sunlight casting long shadows across the pavement, conceptually representing the debate over Daylight Saving Time.A proposal to end Daylight Saving Time in New York City sparks debate over the health and productivity impacts of the biannual time change.NYC Today

A New York City council member has introduced a bill that would end Daylight Saving Time and implement Permanent Standard Time year-round for the state of New York. The bill would need to be approved by the New York State Legislature, who would then petition Congress to pass the measure statewide. The legislation has already gained bipartisan support from several other council members.

Why it matters

Ending Daylight Saving Time is a controversial issue, with supporters arguing it would improve productivity and well-being by reducing fatigue and disruptions to sleep patterns. However, the change would require approval at both the state and federal levels, making it a complex political process.

The details

Council Member Frank Morano introduced the bill on March 10, 2026, proposing to implement Permanent Standard Time year-round for New York state. The legislation has gained support from Democratic Council members Chi Osse, Tiffany Caban, Amanda Farias and Althea Stevens. If passed, New York would become the third state after Arizona and Hawaii to adopt permanent standard time year-round.

  • The bill was introduced on March 10, 2026.
  • The New York State Legislature would need to approve the bill before petitioning Congress.

The players

Frank Morano

A New York City council member who introduced the bill to end Daylight Saving Time.

Chi Osse

A Democratic New York City council member who supports Morano's bill.

Tiffany Caban

A Democratic New York City council member who supports Morano's bill.

Amanda Farias

A Democratic New York City council member who supports Morano's bill.

Althea Stevens

A Democratic New York City council member who supports Morano's bill.

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What they’re saying

“The biannual practice of 'springing forward' and 'falling back' increases fatigue, disrupts sleep and has been linked to an uptick to a number of health conditions.”

— Frank Morano, New York City Council Member

What’s next

The bill would need to be approved by the New York State Legislature before they could petition Congress to pass the measure statewide.

The takeaway

Ending Daylight Saving Time is a complex political issue that would require approval at both the state and federal levels. While the bill has gained bipartisan support on the New York City Council, the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.