Majority of US States Propose Ending Daylight Saving Time Changes

As daylight saving time ends this November, most Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep, though several states are pushing to end the biannual clock changes altogether. Legislative efforts across nearly all states, except for a handful, have introduced proposals to either lock the clocks on permanent standard or daylight saving time, but progress remains stalled at both state and federal levels. California and Pennsylvania have passed resolutions recognizing the health benefits of permanent standard time, while Maine and Texas have approved bills for permanent daylight saving time, pending federal approval. Experts, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, argue that abolishing seasonal time changes could improve public health by reducing sleep deprivation-related risks such as heart attacks and car accidents. The recurring clock shifts are rooted in Earth's axial tilt, which causes seasonal variations in daylight hours, but many question the necessity and safety of continuing this practice. Despite ongoing debates and legislative attempts, the future of daylight saving time remains uncertain as Congress and states continue to deliberate.